Devendra Nath Mahto
Indiaprotest leaderMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Devendra Nath Mahto is a notable leader among the job aspirants protesting in Jharkhand, advocating for an independent inquiry into alleged recruitment irregularities. He has garnered attention for his commitment to the cause, including embarking on an indefinite hunger strike to press for demands for a central agency probe into the matter.
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JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on hunger strike for nine days over the issue, was admitted to Ranchi Sadar Hospital after his blood sugar level dropped 'drastically'.
Jharkhand: Jharkhand protest: BJP bandh, ED probe, arrests deepen recruitment exam row - top developments | India NewsIndia· 2026-08-11
Mahto is a student leader who has been on hunger strike demanding changes in the civil service examination system.
Modi broke promise to protesters: CJP
Taiwan· 2026-08-11
Devendra Nath Mahto is a student leader from Ranchi who has been on an indefinite hunger strike demanding the cancellation of recruitment examinations he alleges were compromised by irregularities.
Who is Devendra Nath Mahto? His education, political career and role in Jharkhand's exam protestsIndia· 2026-08-10
Devendra Nath Mahto is on an indefinite hunger strike over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission.
Jharkhand student protest: Mahto takes water after Sonam Wangchuk's appeal, to continue hunger strike | India NewsIndia· 2026-08-05
One of the protest leaders, Devendra Nath Mahto, has been on an indefinite hunger strike demanding a central agency probe.
Jharkhand Recruitment Row: 'Decisions at appropriate time': Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren breaks silence on recruitment row amid protests | India NewsIndia· 2026-08-04
