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Jharkhand MLA Launches One-Day Hunger Strike to Back JPSC-JSSC Protest
✍️ News18
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 11:04 PM
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A Jharkhand Member of Legislative Assembly has announced a one‑day hunger strike to support the ongoing protests by JPSC and JSSC candidates.
A Member of Legislative Assembly from Jharkhand has declared a 24‑hour hunger strike in solidarity with the protest by candidates of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). The MLA stated that the strike aims to draw attention to the grievances of the candidates, who have been demanding a fair and timely recruitment process.
The hunger strike will involve abstaining from food and water for the entire day, underscoring the seriousness of the MLA’s support for the cause. The protest is part of a broader movement by JPSC and JSSC aspirants who have raised concerns over delayed results and alleged irregularities in the selection process.
While the exact date of the strike has not been specified, the MLA’s announcement was made publicly to encourage other legislators and supporters to join the movement. The action is expected to pressure the state government to address the concerns raised by the recruitment boards and their candidates.
The MLA’s decision to undertake a hunger strike reflects the political weight the issue carries within the state, as the JPSC and JSSC examinations are crucial for many aspiring civil servants in Jharkhand.
The hunger strike will involve abstaining from food and water for the entire day, underscoring the seriousness of the MLA’s support for the cause. The protest is part of a broader movement by JPSC and JSSC aspirants who have raised concerns over delayed results and alleged irregularities in the selection process.
While the exact date of the strike has not been specified, the MLA’s announcement was made publicly to encourage other legislators and supporters to join the movement. The action is expected to pressure the state government to address the concerns raised by the recruitment boards and their candidates.
The MLA’s decision to undertake a hunger strike reflects the political weight the issue carries within the state, as the JPSC and JSSC examinations are crucial for many aspiring civil servants in Jharkhand.