Jammu Tawi, Aug. 21 -- 'Outstanding sportspersons' in Jammu on Thursday called off their prolonged hunger strike after Youth Services and Sports Minister Satish Sharma gave a written assurance that the controversial SO 12 selection list would be reviewed and kept on hold.
According to the details available, Minister Satish Sharma had earlier visited the protest site on August 15 and interacted with the agitating sportspersons. "His visit had opened a channel for dialogue with the protesters and paved the way for discussions on their concerns regarding the selection process," said an official.
Pertinently, the agitation, led by athlete Ranjodh Singh, was centred on allegations of nepotism, back-door entries and irregularities in the select...