Jharkhand Protesters End Hunger Strike, Promise Continued Reform Fight

Three protestors, among them Devendra Mahto, ended a hunger strike that had been underway in Jharkhand. The protest, which began as a demand for reforms in local governance, was halted after the participants decided to pursue their objectives through other means. They affirmed that the hunger strike was a temporary measure and that their fight for reform would persist. The decision was made in a public statement issued by the protest leaders. No further details have been released regarding the next steps of the movement.