Jharkhand protest: JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto admitted to Ranchi Sadar Hospital after 9-day hunger strike

Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader Devendra Nath Mahto was admitted to Sadar Hospital in Ranchi following a day-long protest march to the state Legislative Assembly. Mahto, who has been on hunger strike for nine days at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, participated in the 'Vidhan Sabha Gherao' march despite his deteriorating health. He was later admitted to the hospital. The development came as protesters remained defiant despite police resorting to lathicharges on Monday evening to disperse the demonstrators outside the Assembly. The students have been protesting over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand Public Service Commissio…