Crime & Law · India
Jharkhand Recruitment Protests: Hunger Strike, Police Action, and Hospitalization
Devendra Nath Mahto, a leader of the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM), was admitted to the hospital after his hunger strike entered its tenth day. The protest, concerning alleged police lathi-charge on job aspirants, saw students breach barricades and face police action, including lathi-charge. The CJP (Citizens for Justice and Peace) organization hailed Mahto's role in the Ranchi protest. Meanwhile, the BJP questioned the Congress regarding the situation in Jharkhand, while the TMC faced internal divisions with 'rebel' MLAs joining a protest camp.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 3 C 11 R 4
- Left (3): National Herald, Satya Hindi, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (11): DNA (Daily News & Analysis), Deccan Chronicle, Haribhoomi, NDTV, Outlook India, Sakal, The Economic Times, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Quint, The Tribune
- Right (4 votes, 5 outlets): Aaj Tak ยท India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Republic World, The Pioneer, Times Now