The MPSC paper leak and evaluation scam has escalated as Abhijit Dipke and the CJP join the massive student protests demanding the resignation of top officials.
- MPSC Drug Inspector exam paper leak led to 7 arrests, including an Under-Secretary.
- Students are demanding the immediate resignation of the MPSC Chairman and Secretary.
- Abhijit Dipke's CJP has issued an ultimatum until September 24.
- Demands include a forensic audit of all exams conducted during the current tenure.
The brewing discontent among aspirants of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has reached a boiling point. What started as localized protests in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has now transformed into a significant socio-political movement. The entry of Abhijit Dipke and his organization, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has added significant momentum to the students' struggle for justice.
The Core of the Controversy: Leak and Malpractice
The unrest is fueled by two catastrophic failures within the commission. First, the Drug Inspector (Group-B) screening exam held in March was compromised when the question paper was leaked prior to the exam. An investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch revealed a deep-rooted nexus, leading to the arrest of Abhijit Lendwe (Under-Secretary) and several others, including a high-ranking candidate. This has shattered the credibility of the recruitment process.
Secondly, massive discrepancies have been reported in the evaluation of descriptive answer sheets for the State Services Main Exam 2025 and the Agriculture Services Exam. Hardworking, meritorious students claim that systemic flaws in the checking process have unfairly disqualified them, leading to widespread allegations of favoritism and incompetence.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that this controversy transcends a single recruitment cycle; it strikes at the heart of institutional integrity in Maharashtra. When the very officials entrusted with maintaining the sanctity of examinations are implicated in corruption, the entire meritocratic structure of the state administration is called into question. The government's response will determine the future trust level of millions of aspirants in state institutions.
"The involvement of high-ranking MPSC officials in paper leaks represents a systemic collapse of administrative ethics."
Key Demands of the Aspirants
| Demand No. | Primary Demand | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resignation of Chairman & Secretary | To ensure leadership with an unblemished record. |
| 2 | Public Disclosure of Investigation | To maintain transparency regarding the leak. |
| 3 | Independent Forensic Audit | To verify the integrity of all recent exams. |
| 4 | Secure Exam Infrastructure | To prevent future leaks through modern technology. |
Abhijit Dipke has issued a stern warning: if Vivek Bhimwar (MPSC Chairman) and the Secretary do not resign by September 24, 2026, the CJP will launch a statewide agitation targeting coaching centers and district headquarters. With political heavyweights from the Congress and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) showing sympathy towards the students, the ruling Mahayuti alliance faces mounting pressure to act decisively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who has been arrested in the MPSC scam?
A1: Seven individuals, including Under-Secretary Abhijit Lendwe and a top-ranking female candidate, have been arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch.
Q2: What is the CJP's role in this protest?
A2: The CJP, led by Abhijit Dipke, has pledged political and ground-level support to students to escalate the movement across Maharashtra.
