Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader Devendra Nath Mahto was allegedly stopped by police from participating in a Tiranga Yatra at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium
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Ranchi: Ranchi: India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day with pomp and patriotic fervourJLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto, also known as “Jharkhand’s Sonam Wangchuk,” was allegedly prevented by police from participating in a Tiranga Yatra organised at the protest site at Jaipal Singh Munda StadiumThe stadium has become a focal point for hundreds of students who are protesting against the alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).
Devendra Mahto’s Hunger Strike
Gherao March turned chaotic after police resorted to lathicharges and used tear gas along with water cannons on protesting students to prevent them from reaching the state’s Vidhan Sabha.
Earlier in the day, Mahto said police deployed extra force outside his hospital room after he told them that he want to participate in the flag hoisting march at the protesting site.
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#WATCH | Jharkhand | The police prevent student leader Devendra Nath Mahato from participating in the Tiranga Yatra.
He has been admitted to Sadar Hospital in Ranchi
(Source: Mahato Media Group) pic.twitter.com/RWiCt7zXNy
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2026
What Did Devendra Mahato Say?
“After expressing my desire to participate in the flag hoisting and Tricolour March organised at the protest site, Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, a heavy police force has been deployed outside my room in the Sadar HospitalWhat kind of freedom is this, after all? Are we not even free to hoist the Tricolour and participate in the Tricolour March in our own country? Despite the difficult circumstances, I want to join this program in a peaceful manner,” Mahto posted on X.
Jharkhand CM Ensured Transparency In Examinations
Meanwhile, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren assured protesting students that the state government is working towards ensuring transparency in examinations, especially JPSC and JSSC conducted exams.
“For me, the youth of the state are very important to me and their faith in usWe have decided to bring changes to the systemTransparent examination will be ensured,” Soren said while addressing the gathering at a Independence Day celebration.
