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Jharkhand job aspirants protest irregularities, some continue hunger strike
Job aspirants in Jharkhand are protesting alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations, demanding the cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examination and reforms in the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission. The protest, ongoing for 10 days, includes a hunger strike. Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who was on hunger strike for four days without food or water, agreed to drink water after an appeal from climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, but stated his fast would continue. Five more individuals joined the hunger strike, intensifying the protest. Chief Minister Hemant Soren stated that action would be taken soon, and that the government's doors are open to the protesters.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 4 · Centre 9 · Right 4 n = 17
- Left (4): National Herald, Newslaundry, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (9 votes, 10 outlets): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), NDTV, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Times of India
- Right (4): India Today, Republic World, Swarajya, The Pioneer