DIVYA DELHI : Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto ended his 16-day hunger strike in Ranchi after the state government agreed to cancel the controversial Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination, according to reports. Mahto had been on an indefinite hunger strike, demanding action over the examination amid allegations and concerns surrounding the recruitment process. The prolonged protest drew attention from students and aspirants, with the issue becoming a major point of discussion among those preparing for government jobs in the state. Following discussions with representatives of the state government, Mahto decided to call off the hunger strike after receiving assurances regarding the cancellation of the examination. The development brought relief to supporters who had been closely monitoring his health during the protest. The JSSC-CGL examination has remained a contentious issue among candidates, who have raised concerns over the conduct and transparency of the recruitment process. The government’s reported decision is expected to have significant implications for thousands of aspirants associated with the examination. With the hunger strike now over, attention is likely to shift toward the government’s formal steps regarding the examination and the future recruitment process.
