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Devendra Mahto ends 16-day hunger strike after Jharkhand cancels key exams
"Today marks a huge victory for Jharkhand. While I am now suspending my protest, my struggle for reform will continue," Mahto said.
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- Why it matters
- The cancellation halts scheduled examinations in the state, directly affecting the timeline for candidates and officials overseeing the tests.
- Most affected
- Exam candidates in Jharkhand — Planned examinations postponed, with scheduling unclear.
- Likely next
- Whether Jharkhand announces revised exam dates and what reforms Mahto's movement sought.
Also reported by: NDTV
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