The ongoing student protest over alleged examination irregularities in Jharkhand entered its 13th day on Thursday and intensified with the demonstrators now demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren. One protester asked if Dharmendra Pradhan can resign, then why can’t Hemant Soren do so in a similar situation.&nbsp;Students on hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi accused the Jharkhand government of failing to address their concerns and claimed that Soren was “unfit to hold office”.“We will remain steadfast until the government accepts our demands. We now demand the chief minister’s resignation, as he is unfit for the post he holds. It has been so long since he returned from Bengaluru, yet he has taken no cognisance of the situation,” a protesting student told news agency ANI.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajya-sabha-chairman-tells-rijiju-to-convey-sentiments-of-opposition-demanding-amit-shah-s-presence-1786020492879">Rajya Sabha chairman tells Rijiju to ‘convey sentiments’ of opposition demanding Amit Shah’s presence</a>&nbsp;Another protester questioned the chief minister’s accountability, saying, “Students have clearly presented their issues. If Dharmendra Pradhan can resign, why can’t Hemant Soren resign?”&nbsp;Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as the Union Education Minister last month, following weeks of protests over the alleged NEET-UG exam irregularities.&nbsp;Students protesting over irregularities in the government job recruitment process are incensed over the state government’s inability to address the issue swiftly and efficiently.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bombay-high-court-overturns-tarun-tejpal-acquittal-sentences-former-tehelka-editor-to-10-years-in-2013-rape-case-1786009967096">Bombay High Court overturns Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal, sentences former Tehelka editor to 10 years in 2013 rape case</a>&nbsp;One of the several students on hunger strike lashed out at chief minister Hemant Soren for not visiting the protest site and called the JMM supremo “unfit to hold” the highest office in the state.&nbsp;The competitive exam aspirants continuing hunger strike over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), and JSSC CGL recruitment tests announced a “Vidhan Sabha Gherao” on August 10 if their demands are not met till then.&nbsp;One student protester said, “We remain steadfast until the government accepts our demands. We now demand the chief minister's resignation, as he is unfit for the office he holds. It has been so long since he returned from Bengaluru, yet he has taken no cognisance of the situation.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cjp-s-dipke-denies-political-ambitions-announces-nationwide-kya-bolti-public-campaign-1786020424542">CJP's Dipke denies political ambitions, announces nationwide 'Kya Bolti Public' campaign</a>&nbsp;“Various false rumours are being spread that Devendra Nath Mahato has called off his hunger strike... Sonam Wangchuk urged him to at least drink some water. He only drank water. I want to tell everyone that Devendra Nath has not called off the strike,” the protester said.&nbsp;Students’ spokesperson Piyush Kumar Singh said representatives from the government met the students on Wednesday afternoon.&nbsp;“State government’s representatives came to talk to us in the afternoon. They offered a meeting with the state government and asked us to send a five-member delegation. We could not decide whether to accept a closed-door meeting or not,” Singh said, adding that the students will soon decide who decide its representatives for the dialogue.

The competitive exam aspirants continuing hunger strike over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), and JSSC CGL recruitment tests announced a “Vidhan Sabha Gherao” on August 10 if their demands are not met till then.

The ongoing student protest over alleged examination irregularities in Jharkhand entered its 13th day on Thursday and intensified with the demonstrators now demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren. One protester asked if Dharmendra Pradhan can resign, then why can’t Hemant Soren do so in a similar situation. Students on hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi accused the Jharkhand government of failing to address their concerns and claimed that Soren was “unfit to hold office”. “We will remain steadfast until the government accepts our demands. We now demand the chief minister’s resignation, as he is unfit for the post he holds. It has been so long since he returned from Bengaluru, yet he has taken no cognisance of the situation,” a protesting student told news agency ANI. Also Read: Rajya Sabha chairman tells Rijiju to ‘convey sentiments’ of opposition demanding Amit Shah’s presence Another protester questioned the chief minister’s accountability, saying, “Students have clearly presented their issues. If Dharmendra Pradhan can resign, why can’t Hemant Soren resign?” Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as the Union Education Minister last month, following weeks of protests over the alleged NEET-UG exam irregularities. Students protesting over irregularities in the government job recruitment process are incensed over the state government’s inability to address the issue swiftly and efficiently. Also Read: Bombay High Court overturns Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal, sentences former Tehelka editor to 10 years in 2013 rape case One of the several students on hunger strike lashed out at chief minister Hemant Soren for not visiting the protest site and called the JMM supremo “unfit to hold” the highest office in the state. The competitive exam aspirants continuing hunger strike over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), and JSSC CGL recruitment tests announced a “Vidhan Sabha Gherao” on August 10 if their demands are not met till then. One student protester said, “We remain steadfast until the government accepts our demands. We now demand the chief minister's resignation, as he is unfit for the office he holds. It has been so long since he returned from Bengaluru, yet he has taken no cognisance of the situation.” Also Read: CJP's Dipke denies political ambitions, announces nationwide 'Kya Bolti Public' campaign “Various false rumours are being spread that Devendra Nath Mahato has called off his hunger strike... Sonam Wangchuk urged him to at least drink some water. He only drank water. I want to tell everyone that Devendra Nath has not called off the strike,” the protester said. Students’ spokesperson Piyush Kumar Singh said representatives from the government met the students on Wednesday afternoon. “State government’s representatives came to talk to us in the afternoon. They offered a meeting with the state government and asked us to send a five-member delegation. We could not decide whether to accept a closed-door meeting or not,” Singh said, adding that the students will soon decide who decide its representatives for the dialogue.

The competitive exam aspirants continuing hunger strike over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), and JSSC CGL recruitment tests announced a “Vidhan Sabha Gherao” on August 10 if their demands are not met till then.

Jharkhand students on hunger strike demand CM Hemant Soren’s resignation, plan state assembly gherao

A hunger strike led by three office-bearers of the All India Students’ Association (AISA) at Jantar Mantar was formally called off on Monday (July 20) after prominent civil society figures and opposition parliamentarians intervened, offering the student leaders water to break their fast. The hunger strike, which had been underway as part of nationwide student demonstrations against examination irregularities and systemic reforms in higher education, ended following a joint appeal by a delegation that included veteran actor Shabana Azmi, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha, and actor-activist Prakash Raj. Activist Yogendra Yadav, lawyer Prashant Bhushan, and CPI(M) MP Amra Ram were also part of the visiting group.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sonam-wangchuk-s-wife-moves-high-court-calls-for-his-discharge-1784459559352/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/sonam-wangchuk-s-wife-moves-high-court-calls-for-his-discharge-1784459559352/embed</a>&nbsp;Offering a sip of water to the fasting student leaders, the delegation commended their resilience but urged them to shift the strategy of their movement. MP Manoj Jha assured the student body that opposition leaders would directly raise the issues of examination accountability and institutional reforms on the floor of the House during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sonam-wangchuk-loses-over-9kg-on-day-19-of-hunger-strike-medical-team-issues-critical-update-1784182215506">Sonam Wangchuk loses over 9kg on day 19 of hunger strike; medical team issues critical update</a>&nbsp;Accepting the assurance, AISA representatives affirmed that while the indefinite fast has ended, their agitation for educational equity and student rights will continue through active parliamentary push and street demonstrations across the country.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sansad-chalo-march-sonam-wangchuk-writes-to-safdarjung-hospital-seeking-discharge-to-join-parliament-protest-1784530383766">'Sansad Chalo' march: Sonam Wangchuk writes to Safdarjung Hospital seeking discharge to join parliament protest</a>&nbsp;Reformer Sonam Wangchuk also wrote to the Medical Superintendent of Safdarjung Hospital seeking permission for his discharge, expressing his desire to join the march to the parliament. In a written appeal submitted to hospital authorities on Monday morning (July 20), the activist affirmed that their health indicators have stabilised and requested permission to participate in the demonstration scheduled to coincide with the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session.

Student union leaders at Delhi's Jantar Mantar have called off their indefinite hunger strike following an appeal from prominent civil society members, academics, and citizens.

A hunger strike led by three office-bearers of the All India Students’ Association (AISA) at Jantar Mantar was formally called off on Monday (July 20) after prominent civil society figures and opposition parliamentarians intervened, offering the student leaders water to break their fast. The hunger strike, which had been underway as part of nationwide student demonstrations against examination irregularities and systemic reforms in higher education, ended following a joint appeal by a delegation that included veteran actor Shabana Azmi, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha, and actor-activist Prakash Raj. Activist Yogendra Yadav, lawyer Prashant Bhushan, and CPI(M) MP Amra Ram were also part of the visiting group. https://www.wionews.com/videos/sonam-wangchuk-s-wife-moves-high-court-calls-for-his-discharge-1784459559352/embed Offering a sip of water to the fasting student leaders, the delegation commended their resilience but urged them to shift the strategy of their movement. MP Manoj Jha assured the student body that opposition leaders would directly raise the issues of examination accountability and institutional reforms on the floor of the House during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. Also read: Sonam Wangchuk loses over 9kg on day 19 of hunger strike; medical team issues critical update Accepting the assurance, AISA representatives affirmed that while the indefinite fast has ended, their agitation for educational equity and student rights will continue through active parliamentary push and street demonstrations across the country. Also read: 'Sansad Chalo' march: Sonam Wangchuk writes to Safdarjung Hospital seeking discharge to join parliament protest Reformer Sonam Wangchuk also wrote to the Medical Superintendent of Safdarjung Hospital seeking permission for his discharge, expressing his desire to join the march to the parliament. In a written appeal submitted to hospital authorities on Monday morning (July 20), the activist affirmed that their health indicators have stabilised and requested permission to participate in the demonstration scheduled to coincide with the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session.

Student union leaders at Delhi's Jantar Mantar have called off their indefinite hunger strike following an appeal from prominent civil society members, academics, and citizens.

Student union leaders call off hunger strike at Jantar Mantar after civil society appeal, but protest continues

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