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Devendra Nath Mahto | |
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| Born | c. 1991 |
| Education | Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University (MA) M.V.C.E. Padma Hazaribag (B.Ed.) |
| Occupations | Politician, student activist |
Political party | Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) |
Devendra Nath Mahto (born c. 1991) is an Indian student activist and politician from Jharkhand. He has led protests against alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).
Early life and education
[edit]Mahto is from Ranchi district, Jharkhand.[1] He graduated from Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University in Ranchi in 2020 with postgraduate degrees in Sanskrit, Kurmali, and Tribal and Regional Languages. He also holds a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree from Hazaribagh.[1]
Activism
[edit]Mahto has been involved in student protests in Jharkhand since 2015.[2] In December 2024, police detained him during a protest organized by the Jharkhand State Students' Union regarding the JSSC CGL document verification process.[3]
In July and August 2026, Mahto was a primary organizer of state-wide protests demanding the cancellation of the 14th JPSC preliminary exams and the JSSC-CGL exams, citing paper leaks and corruption.[1] On August 2, 2026, he began an indefinite hunger strike at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium.[2] After his health worsened, he was admitted to Sadar Hospital in Ranchi, where he continued the fast.[4]
Mahto ended the hunger strike on August 17, 2026, after 16 days.[5] He ended the fast after Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam and ordered investigations by the CID and a Special Investigation Team.[4] Following this, Mahto stated he would continue protesting until the state implemented long-term examination reforms.[6]
Political campaigns
[edit]Mahto contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as an Independent candidate for the Ranchi constituency.[3] He later contested the 2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly elections for the Tamar constituency, representing the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) party.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Who is Devendra Nath Mahto, student leader at the forefront of Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC protest?". The Hindu. 8 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Who is Devendra Nath Mahto, Jharkhand's 'Sonam Wangchuk' fasting for protesting students?". WION. 4 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Who is Devendra Nath Mahto? His education, political career and role in Jharkhand's exam protests". The Times of India. 10 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Grateful that students' concerns were addressed: Devendra Mahto ends 16-day fast". India Today. 17 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Jharkhand protests: Three, including Devendra Mahto, call off hunger strike; say 'struggle for reform' will continue". LiveMint. 18 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Jharkhand protest updates: Will launch second phase stir for corruption-free job examinations, says Devendra Mahto". The Hindu. 18 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
Category:Living people Category:1991 births Category:People from Ranchi district Category:Politicians from Jharkhand Category:Student activists from India
Early life and education
[edit]Mahto was born and raised in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He pursued his higher education at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University in Ranchi, graduating in 2020 with first-division postgraduate degrees in Sanskrit, Kurmali, and Tribal and Regional Languages. He later completed a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree from M.V.C.E. Padma in Hazaribagh in 2017.[1]
Student activism
[edit]Mahto first gained public attention as a prominent leader of the Jharkhand State Students' Union (JSSU). In December 2024, he led protests regarding alleged malpractices during the document verification process for the JSSC CGL examinations. During this agitation, Mahto was detained by the police following a lathi-charge intended to disperse the protesting candidates.[1]
He subsequently became a central figure in the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch. Following the declaration of the 14th JPSC Preliminary Test results, Mahto and other student organizations alleged widespread irregularities. On August 2, 2026, he initiated an indefinite hunger strike at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, demanding the cancellation of the preliminary exams and an investigation into the private testing agency involved.[1]
On August 10, 2026, following a protest march toward the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly that resulted in clashes between students and the police, Mahto's health rapidly deteriorated, leading to his hospitalization at Sadar Hospital.[2] On Independence Day 2026, while still on his hunger strike, Mahto was involved in an altercation with police officials who prevented him from leaving the hospital to attend a 'Tiranga Yatra' (flag march) organized by the protesting students.[3][2]
On August 17, 2026, Mahto successfully concluded his 16-day hunger strike after Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination and all recruitment processes conducted by the private agency TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL). The government also ordered investigations by the CID and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into all examinations conducted since 2014.[4] Following the conclusion of his fast, Mahto announced a second phase of the agitation to demand structural reforms and guarantees against future paper leaks in state examinations.[5]
Political career
[edit]Mahto entered formal electoral politics in 2024. He contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as an Independent candidate representing the Ranchi parliamentary constituency.[1]
Later that same year, he contested the 2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly elections. He ran as a candidate for the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM).[6][7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Cite error: The named reference
TOI_Profilewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - 1 2 "'What kind of freedom is this?': Devendra Mahto stopped from attending Tiranga Yatra in Ranchi; watch". The Times of India. 15 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Jharkhand Student Protest Leader Stopped at Ranchi Hospital From Joining Tiranga March". The Wire. 15 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Grateful that students' concerns were addressed: Devendra Mahto ends 16-day fast". India Today. 17 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Jharkhand protest updates: Will launch second phase stir for corruption-free job examinations, says Devendra Mahto". The Hindu. 18 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Who is Devendra Nath Mahto, student leader at the forefront of Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC protest?". The Hindu. 8 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Devendra Nath Mahto(Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha):Constituency- SILLI(RANCHI) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". MyNeta.info. Association for Democratic Reforms. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
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