{"id":10172,"date":"2026-08-08T17:23:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=10172"},"modified":"2026-08-08T17:23:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:23:53","slug":"my-bodys-organs-unable-to-cope-jharkhand-student-leaders-health-worsens-after-15-day-hunger-strike-ranchi-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=10172","title":{"rendered":"\u2018My body\u2019s organs unable to cope\u2019: Jharkhand student leader\u2019s health worsens after 15-day hunger strike | Ranchi News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133054279,imgsize-817587,width-400,height-225,resizemode-75\/student-leader-devendra-nath-mahto-is-facing-a-critical-decline-in-health-as-he-continues-his-hunger-strike-to-advocate-for-essential-reforms-in-jharkhands-recruitment-examination-system.jpg\" alt=\"\u2018My body\u2019s organs unable to cope\u2019: Jharkhand student leader\u2019s health worsens after 15-day hunger strike\" title=\"Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto is facing a critical decline in health as he continues his hunger strike to advocate for essential reforms in Jharkhand's recruitment examination system\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto is facing a critical decline in health as he continues his hunger strike to advocate for essential reforms in Jharkhand's recruitment examination system\">Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto is facing a critical decline in health as he continues his hunger strike to advocate for essential reforms in Jharkhand&#8217;s recruitment examination system<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>RANCHI: Amid the ongoing protests over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC examinations, student leader Devendra Nath Mahto\u2019s health has deteriorated after 15 days of an indefinite hunger strike.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>Mahto, who has been protesting at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, said the prolonged fast had severely affected his health.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>Speaking to the media, Mahto said, &#8220;I am facing significant difficulty in speaking. The doctor said my blood sugar and blood pressure are low, and my entire body is dehydrated&#8230; My body&#8217;s organs are unable to cope.&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>Mahto has been surviving on water and salt during the protest, which he began following an appeal by social activist Sonam Wangchuk. <!-- -->Despite his deteriorating condition, he said he remained involved in the agitation.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>On negotiations between student representatives and the state government, Mahto said he did not attend the meeting himself and that other students represented the protesters.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>&#8220;I haven&#8217;t gone, though; the students went instead. They have submitted their list of demands. The government has assured them that their demands are legitimate and has stated that they are considering the matter,&#8221; Mahto added.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>His remarks came after a four-member state government delegation met an 11-member delegation representing JPSC and JSSC examination aspirants at the State Guest House in Ranchi.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>After the meeting, Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu announced that the government had launched a dedicated email ID to receive suggestions from students and other stakeholders on recruitment reforms.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>The administration urged aspirants and other stakeholders to use the platform to submit constructive suggestions and feedback to improve the recruitment process.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>The protesters at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium have demanded the cancellation of all JSSC CGL, JSSC JE and PGT examinations held after 2019. They are also seeking a CBI probe into alleged irregularities and strict action against the &#8220;mafias and agencies involved&#8221;.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/>Other demands include the release of category-wise cut-offs for UR, EWS, BC-I, BC-II, SC and ST candidates, along with OMR copies and response sheets to ensure transparency.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>The protesters have also called for a recruitment calendar modelled on the UPSC and SSC systems.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>The agitation comes amid widespread protests by candidates seeking greater transparency and structural reforms in competitive examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a 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