Jharkhand MLA Jairam Mahato backs JPSC-JSSC protest, to hold dry fast tomorrow
Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) MLA Jairam Mahato has announced a one-day waterless fast on August 9 in support of students protesting over the ongoing
Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) MLA Jairam Mahato has announced a one-day waterless fast on August 9 in support of students protesting over the ongoing JPSC-JSSC recruitment dispute in Jharkhand. Speaking to India Today, Mahato said he would begin the nirjala anshan at 6 am on Sunday at the Old Assembly premises in Ranchi as a mark of solidarity with students, who have been staging protests and a hunger strike for the past 15 days at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. Read Full Story The students have been demanding a resolution to issues related to recruitment through the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).
Despite multiple rounds of talks between the state government and the protesting students, no concrete solution has emerged so far. ANOTHER ROUND OF TALKS SOON Meanwhile, the Jharkhand government has decided to continue negotiations with the protesting students. State minister Sanjay Yadav said another round of talks between the government and the student delegation will be held at 12 pm on Sunday. The upcoming meeting is being seen as crucial, with both sides expected to discuss the students' key demands and explore a possible resolution to the ongoing agitation. Announcing his decision, Mahato said he would observe the day-long fast to strengthen the students' movement and press the government to address their concerns.
He added that his fast would continue for one day, beginning on the morning of August 9. The JLKM legislator also indicated that his support for the agitation would continue beyond the symbolic protest. He said that after the ongoing Assembly session concludes on August 12, he would intensify the movement in support of the students if their demands remain unresolved. MAHATO'S ANNOUNCEMENT MOUNTS MORE PRESSURE ON GOVT The JPSC-JSSC recruitment issue has triggered widespread protests in Jharkhand, with aspirants alleging irregularities and delays in the recruitment process. The ongoing agitation has drawn support from several political leaders and organisations, adding pressure on the state government to find a resolution.
Mahato's announcement comes amid growing political attention on the students' agitation, with the recruitment controversy emerging as a major issue in the state ahead of the next phase of political mobilisation. The agitation has intensified over the past two weeks, with the first round of talks between a student delegation and the Jharkhand government ending on a positive note but without any concrete resolution. Students have announced a march to the Assembly on August 10 while continuing their indefinite hunger strike, raising concerns over the deteriorating health of several protesters. Ends With PTI inputs
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