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MPSC aspirants protest in Pune over exam irregularities and chairman's resignation

Pune, Maharashtra, India · since Sep 30, 2026

Is it still on?

YESDay 7 and counting, since Sep 30.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
MPSC aspirants are protesting alleged irregularities, paper leaks, and recruitment delays in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission examinations.
What they want
Protesters demand the resignation of MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimanwar, action on exam irregularities, and reforms for transparency.
What changed
Oct 6: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recommended a committee to investigate MPSC chairpersons regarding alleged paper leaks.
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What protesters want

  • Resignation of MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimanwar
  • Action on examination irregularities and paper leaks
  • Reforms for greater transparency and fairness in MPSC exams
  • Judicial inquiry into MPSC chairpersons and members
  • Recruitment to 70,000 government posts

Organised by: MPSC aspirants, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)

What authorities say

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on October 6, proposed a committee led by a retired high court judge to investigate the conduct of former and current MPSC chairpersons and members, with a report due in three months. The government had also stated on September 30 that a judicial inquiry would be conducted into the MPSC's functioning,…4

The full story

MPSC aspirants in Pune are protesting alleged irregularities, paper leaks, and recruitment delays in the MPSC examination process. The main demand is the resignation of MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimanwar. Protests have been ongoing for six days, with demonstrations at three locations in Pune, according to The Hindu and Hindustan Times. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut and NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar have supported the agitation, with Raj Thackeray of MNS also joining. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on October 6, proposed a committee headed by a retired high court judge to examine the conduct of MPSC chairpersons and members, as reported by The Hindu. Pune Mayor Manjusha Nagpure, on the same day, challenged Rohit Pawar's threat to shut down Pune, stating the city would not tolerate inconvenience to citizens, according to Freepressjournal.

Timeline

  1. Pune Mayor Manjusha Nagpure challenged NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar's threat to shut down the city, according to Freepressjournal.5

  2. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis proposed a committee to investigate MPSC chairpersons regarding alleged exam paper leaks, according to The Hindu.4

  3. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray joined the protest in Pune to support the aspirants, according to Hindustan Times and Dailypioneer.23

  4. Parliamentarian Omraje Nimbalkar visited the protest site and was heckled by some protesters, according to Hindustan Times.2

  5. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut visited the protest site and called for the MPSC chairman's removal, according to The Print.1

  6. The government announced a judicial inquiry into the functioning of MPSC chairpersons and members, as requested by aspirants, according to The Hindu.4

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