Ranchi, Aug. 2 -- Amid ongoing protests over alleged irregularities in the JPSC, JSSC CGL and other competitive examinations, student leader Devendra Nath Mahato on Sunday launched an indefinite hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi.

The protesters have demanded greater transparency in the examination process and urged the Hemant Soren-led government to hold talks with them and address their concerns. The aspirants also held a Mashal March as part of their agitation.

Speaking to reporters, Mahato said he would continue the hunger strike until the demands submitted to Chief Minister Hemant Soren were fulfilled.

"To ensure that the students' morale is maintained, I am sitting on a hunger strike to take this fight forward....