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Jharkhand Student Leader Mahto Ends 16-Day Hunger Strike After Soren Govt Concedes
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 03:18 AM
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Student leader Mahto ended a 16‑day hunger strike after the Soren government agreed to his demands.
Student leader Mahto concluded a 16‑day hunger strike in Jharkhand after the Soren government accepted his demands. The protest, which began on 15 March, aimed to draw attention to issues faced by students in the state.
The Soren administration announced a concession on 1 April, agreeing to address the concerns raised by Mahto and his supporters. The announcement was welcomed by the protestors, who lifted their strike in the evening.
Officials said the agreement will lead to a review of the student welfare policies in Jharkhand. Mahto expressed satisfaction with the outcome and called for continued dialogue between students and the government.
The Soren administration announced a concession on 1 April, agreeing to address the concerns raised by Mahto and his supporters. The announcement was welcomed by the protestors, who lifted their strike in the evening.
Officials said the agreement will lead to a review of the student welfare policies in Jharkhand. Mahto expressed satisfaction with the outcome and called for continued dialogue between students and the government.