Celebrations erupt as Jharkhand govt accepts students' demands; student leader Mahto says 'not fully satisfied'

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahato, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike on the issue, thanked chief minister Hemant Soren and the Jharkhand government.

Celebrations erupted at the students' protest site in Ranchi as the Jharkhand government accepted the protesters' major demands and cancelled all exams conducted by the outsourced agency, TSR Data Processing Pvt Ltd, including the JSSC-CGL.

The student protest in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) had entered its 24th day on Monday.

Taspirants were seen getting emotional as they celebrated after the state government accepted their demands. The cancellation of JSSC-CGL examinations has been a major demand of protestors.

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahato, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike on the issue, thanked chief minister Hemant Soren and the Jharkhand government, but also said that the agitators were “not fully satisfied”.

"We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the students, parents, members of the media, the police administration, and especially the Jharkhand government and Chief Minister Hemant Soren for supporting and cooperating with this movement. We express our gratitude for taking the students' issues seriously and fulfilling our demands; most importantly, the investigation is being conducted meticulously, and every corrupt individual involved is being apprehended. They are making a concerted effort to reach the true kingpins behind these gangs," Mahto said.

“While our demands have been met, we cannot say we are fully satisfied yet, as a long battle still lies ahead,” Mahto added

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