Indian student leader ends hunger strike after 16 days
Summary
A student leader in Jharkhand, India, ended a 16-day hunger strike after the government agreed to cancel a controversial job exam amid protests over exam irregularities. The protesters continue their demonstrations, demanding a national agency investigate other exams with alleged cheating.Key Facts
- Devendra Nath Mahto ended his hunger strike in a hospital in Ranchi after 16 days.
- Protesters allege cheating and question paper leaks in government recruitment exams.
- Jharkhand’s government canceled the preliminary civil service exam and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission combined graduate exam.
- The state’s Criminal Investigation Department is investigating exam irregularities and has made arrests, including the head of the Public Service Commission.
- The chief minister said shocking facts have emerged but gave few details as investigations continue.
- Exams conducted by a private agency, TSR Data Processing Private Limited, will be canceled, and recruitment exams since 2014 will be reviewed.
- Protesters want the Central Bureau of Investigation to lead the probe and have vowed to continue protests until that happens.
- The ruling alliance in Jharkhand faces pressure, while the opposition BJP supports the protesters.
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