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Students Accuse Jharkhand Govt of Hiding Devendra Mahto's Health Details
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 05:18 PM
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Students in Jharkhand have alleged that the state government is withholding medical information about political figure Devendra Mahto, sparking a controversy over transparency.
Students in Jharkhand have accused the state government of withholding the health details of political figure Devendra Mahto, claiming the move is an attempt to dampen public scrutiny. The allegation was raised during a gathering of student leaders, who said that official records of Mahto’s medical status have not been released to the public. They argue that transparency is essential, especially when a public figure’s health could impact governance. No formal response from the Jharkhand government has been issued as of now.