JPSC Protest – Hunger Strike Intensifies as Student’s Health Worsens in Ranchi
JPSC Protest –A student participating in the ongoing protest against the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examination was rushed to a hospital after his health condition deteriorated, adding urgency to a demonstration that has continued for nearly a week.
A student leading the agitation against the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examination was admitted to Ranchi’s Sadar Hospital on Friday after his health reportedly declined during a six-day hunger strike. The protest, taking place at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, has drawn attention to allegations of irregularities in the recruitment examination. Six protesters, including Devendra Nath, continue their indefinite fast while demanding that the examination be cancelled and a fair process be ensured.
Student Shifted to Hospital After Health Declines
According to information from the protest site, student protester Rahul Kranti experienced a sudden deterioration in his health on Friday morning. Medical assistance was arranged immediately, and he was taken to Sadar Hospital in Ranchi for treatment. His hospitalization has heightened concern among fellow protesters, who have continued their demonstration despite repeated appeals for dialogue.
The hunger strike has entered its sixth day, with participants insisting that their demands remain unchanged until the government provides a satisfactory response regarding the disputed examination.
Protesters Agree to Government Dialogue
Amid the continuing deadlock, the protesting students agreed to participate in discussions with the state government in an effort to find a resolution. To facilitate the proposed talks, the students constituted an eight-member delegation that would represent the protesters during negotiations.
The move is being viewed as an attempt to break the impasse, although no agreement has been reached so far. Both sides are expected to continue efforts to resolve the issue through further discussions.
Delegation Dispute Delays Negotiations
Earlier, the state government had requested that the protesters nominate five representatives for the official meeting. However, the students initially submitted a list of 11 members to the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), creating disagreement over the composition of the delegation.
The proposed panel included not only student representatives but also two journalists and a former Advocate General. Government officials maintained that the discussions would be held exclusively with student representatives, while the protesters initially refused to alter their proposal.
Talks End Without Breakthrough
Government officials visited the protest venue on Thursday and held discussions with the students for nearly 45 minutes. During the meeting, officials reiterated the administration’s willingness to hold talks, provided the delegation consisted solely of student representatives.
Despite the exchange, neither side reached a consensus, and the meeting concluded without a breakthrough. Officials later left the venue, while the protesters continued their agitation and awaited further communication from the government.
Further Efforts Expected to Resolve Standoff
Although Friday’s developments have increased concern due to the hospitalization of one protester, both the administration and the student groups are expected to make another attempt to resume discussions. The formation of a revised delegation has raised hopes that negotiations may move forward, but the primary demand for cancellation of the JPSC examination remains at the centre of the protest.
The outcome of the upcoming discussions is likely to determine whether the ongoing agitation moves toward a negotiated settlement or continues in the coming days.