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Jharkhand JPSC Protest Reaches Day 11 as Devendra Mahto Maintains Hunger Strike
✍️ NDTV
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 01:36 PM
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The protest against the alleged JPSC paper leak has entered its 11th day, with activist Devendra Mahto continuing a hunger strike to demand accountability. Authorities have yet to respond to the demands.
The protest against the alleged leak of examination papers by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has entered its 11th day, according to reports from the state.
Activist Devendra Mahto, who has been at the forefront of the demonstration, is continuing a hunger strike to press for a thorough investigation and accountability.
The protest began after allegations surfaced that JPSC had leaked question papers for a recent recruitment exam, prompting concerns over the integrity of the selection process.
So far, the JPSC has not issued a formal statement addressing the claims, and the state government has not announced any immediate action.
The demonstration remains peaceful, but the prolonged hunger strike has drawn attention from civil society groups and political leaders who are urging a swift response.
Activist Devendra Mahto, who has been at the forefront of the demonstration, is continuing a hunger strike to press for a thorough investigation and accountability.
The protest began after allegations surfaced that JPSC had leaked question papers for a recent recruitment exam, prompting concerns over the integrity of the selection process.
So far, the JPSC has not issued a formal statement addressing the claims, and the state government has not announced any immediate action.
The demonstration remains peaceful, but the prolonged hunger strike has drawn attention from civil society groups and political leaders who are urging a swift response.