Jharkhand protest day 14: Student shifted to hospital after health worsens
A student on a hunger strike in Jharkhand was hospitalized as protests over alleged recruitment irregularities in the JPSC Civil Services exam entered their 14th day. Student organizations are planning a march to the state assembly, while the government has offered dialogue to resolve the ongoing deadlock.
Why it matters
The protest highlights significant public dissatisfaction with state recruitment processes and the potential for political instability during legislative sessions.
RANCHI: A student who was on hunger strike was shifted from Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Sadar Hospital on Friday after his health condition reportedly deteriorated, as the protest over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations entered its 14th day.Six students have been continuing their hunger strike as part of the agitation, while two student organisations announced plans to march towards the Jharkhand Assembly, which is currently in session.The protesters have been demanding the cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination and an independent probe into the alleged irregularities in the recruitment process.
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