J'khand protest: Govt to hold fresh talks as fasting student leader's health worsens

Jharkhand exam stir: Govt to hold fresh talks; health of student leader on fast deteriorates (PTI image)NEW DELHI: The Jharkhand government will hold another round of talks with protesting recruitment exam aspirants on Sunday, as the 16-day agitation continued and the health of student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for nearly a week, deteriorated.The decision to hold a sixth round of talks came after discussions between the government and several student groups over Friday and Saturday failed to break the deadlock.Mahto's condition suddenly worsened around 3 am on Sunday at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Stadium, where students have been protesting since July 25. Doctors recorded his blood glucose level at 53.The government panel is scheduled to meet studen