# Jharkhand protest leader refuses to end fast as govt opens talks

2026-08-07T23:00:45+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto continued his hunger strike for the sixth day on August 8, despite doctors warning of chest infection, low blood sugar and low blood pressure. The white sheet I am wrapped in may well become my shroud,

## Coverage

- indiatoday.in <https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/my-shroud-if-needed-jpsc-protest-leader-refuses-to-end-fast-despite-failing-health-2966213-2026-08-08?utm_source=rss>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/govt-opens-dialogue-with-aspirants-as-protest-enters-day-14/articleshow/133038625.cms>

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