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Jharkhand Cancels Exams; Hunger Strike Ends, 10-Point Demand Persists
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 10:49 AM
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Jharkhand has cancelled all scheduled exams after a student protest. The hunger strike has ended, but students still demand 10 points in the curriculum.
Jharkhand state authorities announced the cancellation of all upcoming exams following a widespread student protest.
The protest, which had included a hunger strike, was halted after a meeting between student leaders and government officials.
Despite the end of the strike, students continue to insist on the addition of 10 points to the curriculum.
The decision has raised questions about the impact on students’ academic progression and the government's response to student demands.
The protest, which had included a hunger strike, was halted after a meeting between student leaders and government officials.
Despite the end of the strike, students continue to insist on the addition of 10 points to the curriculum.
The decision has raised questions about the impact on students’ academic progression and the government's response to student demands.