Student protests in Jharkhand have intensified as thousands continue demonstrating against alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. The movement, centered in Ranchi, has drawn nationwide attention, with protesters demanding transparency and accountability in government recruitment.

The Jharkhand government has formed a task force to engage with the students and asked them to nominate a five-member committee for discussions. However, the protesters have rejected closed-door negotiations and are insisting on a public dialogue with government representatives.

The protest, led by the JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch, has been ongoing at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium since July 25. Activist Devendra Nath Mahto has been on an indefinite hunger strike since August 2, vowing to continue until the government accepts the students' demands. Following an appeal from activist Sonam Wangchuk, he agreed to drink water but continues his fast.

Jharkhand Student Protest Intensifies | Youth Demand Fair Recruitment Exams & Public Talks

Jharkhand student leader Devendranath Mahto, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike against alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations, has agreed to drink water following an emotional appeal by activist Sonam Wangchuk.

Mahto, who had refused both food and water since July 3, said he would continue his hunger strike until the Jharkhand government accepts the students' demands. During a video call, Sonam Wangchuk expressed concern over Mahto's deteriorating health and urged him to at least stay hydrated while continuing the movement.

The protest, led by JPSC and JSSC aspirants, demands the cancellation of the 14th JPSC examination, sweeping reforms in recruitment exams, and a CBI or independent judicial probe into the alleged irregularities. Protesters are also planning a Tiranga March to gather public support.

Jharkhand Student Leader Ends Water Fast After Sonam Wangchuk's Emotional Appeal

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the government regarding peaceful protesters and discussions on reforms linked to the NEET paper leak controversy. Despite Wangchuk ending his fast, the CJP has announced that the protest will continue until its demands, including the resignation of the Union Education Minister and reforms in the examination system, are addressed. The government has also indicated it is considering compensation for families affected by the paper leak controversy and plans to introduce stricter legislation against examination paper leaks.

NEET Protest: Sonam Wangchuk ends fast after government assurances, CJP continues agitation

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is still on hunger strike, and a petition in the Delhi High Court is now asking for him to be force-fed. His lawyer warned he could die within two days without intervention. Since June 28, his weight has dropped and his BP is down. He’s demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over NEET exam irregularities. The court has asked the Centre to respond to the hospitalisation plea. Now it’s a fight about life, conscience, and whether someone will finally listen before it’s too late.


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More than 200 political prisoners at the Rodeo I jail east of Caracas have begun a hunger strike after a newly passed amnesty law excluded many of them, including those accused of serious offenses. Relatives and supporters have expressed anguish as the inmates protest their continued detention and call for release under the law’s provisions.


Venezuela Amnesty Bill: Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike

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The US government shutdown has gone critical. Over 41 million Americans are about to lose their crucial food benefits as November funding runs dry. At the same time, air traffic controllers, working without pay, miss their first full paycheck, triggering a surge of nearly 7,000 flight delays nationwide. This is not just politics; this is a safety crisis and a humanitarian catastrophe. Watch the shocking details of how Congress is letting America break.  

Americans Brace for Food Stamps to Run Out, No Pay for Air Traffic Controllers 

The US government faces a potential shutdown, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing critical food aid next month.

US Government Shutdown: Millions of Americans Could Lose Food Aid Next Month

India News: Dallewal, who is in his 70s and is cancer-stricken, had started his fast unto death on November 26 last year to press for various demands of farmers, including a legal guarantee on minimum support price for crops.

Punjab farmers’ leader Jagjit Dallewal ends his fast unto death after 4 months

As tension between police and people blocking roads in Bolivia, former president Evo Morales called for a dialogue with the government on Friday (November 1). During a live transmission, Morales said he would launch a hunger strike until talks between the two sides began.

Ex-Bolivia President Evo Morales announces hunger strike after supporters take 20 soldiers hostage

Another junior doctor, who was observing a fast-unto-death in protest over the rape and murder of a woman medic at R G Kar Medical College was rushed to a hospital on Saturday evening after his health condition deteriorated, an official said.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Third medic hospitalised as 'fast-unto-death' protest continues

A junior doctor on hunger strike in India over the rape and murder of a fellow medic has been hospitalised with severe dehydration, authorities said on Friday. Aniket Mahato and six others began their hunger strike on Sunday, to protest against what they say are inadequate facilities and security for doctors, many of whom work long shifts in crowded, squalid hospitals.

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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was recently detained by police on reaching the Singhu border of India's national capital while leading the 'Delhi Chalo Padayatra’, sat on an indefinite hunger strike in Ladakh Bhawan on Sunday evening (Oct.

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Sonam Wangchuk, known for his activism in climate issues and innovation, ended his 21-day hunger strike in Ladakh on Tuesday. Wangchuk had been fasting in Leh, Ladakh, demanding statehood for the region and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

India: Climate activist, innovator Sonam Wangchuk ends 21-day hunger strike in Leh

Narges, who is serving a 10-year sentence in Tehran, was honoured the Nobel Peace Prize “for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.”

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Narges, who is serving a 10-year sentence in Tehran, was honored “for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.”

Nobel Prize winner Narges Mohammadi begins new hunger strike

Abir Moussi, a prominent opponent of Tunisian president Kais Saied has begun a hunger strike inside the prison. Her lawyers claim that her 16-day hunger strike is a protest against an alleged violation of her rights to freedom and political activity. Moussi's protest coincides with a campaign to highlight violence against women in Tunisia.

Tunisia: Abir Moussi begins hunger strike in prison

Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi's family member stated that the activist has ended her hunger strike after she was allowed to get medical treatment without wearing the compulsory head covering.

Iran's jailed Nobel Prize winner Narges Mohammadi ends hunger strike

Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, who is serving a 10-year sentence in Iran's Evin prison, has begun a hunger strike in protest against the limits on medical care for her and other sick inmates

Jailed Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike

An Iranian immigrant to the United States who is jailed in Tehran and his son camping outside the White House have together gone on hunger strikes to win the elder's freedom after he was not included in a deal to free US citizens.

Father, son on hunger strike after exclusion from Iran hostage deal

Son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who has been imprisoned in Lebanon for more than seven years, went on a hunger strike on Saturday in protest of his detention without charge, according to his attorney.

Gaddafi's son goes on hunger strike to protest being held without trial by Lebanon

According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), a total of 37 projectiles were fired from Gaza Strip at southern Israel, on Tuesday (May 2), in the span of a few hours, reported Times of Israel.

Nearly 40 rockets fired from Gaza after Palestinian hunger striker dies in Israeli custody; Israel retaliates

Award-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been released on bail two days after he went on a hunger strike to protest against his six-year sentence. Panahi was arrested in July last year, after his conviction for "propaganda against the system."

Iranian Filmmaker Jafar Panahi released on Bail

American imprisoned in Iran Siamak Namazi has appealed to U.S. President Joe Biden to bring him home. He has starting a seven-day hunger strike. Watch further to know more.

American prisoner held in Iran launches hunger strike, appeals Biden to bring him back

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