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News18•05-10-2026, 11:51
BJP Alleges Rohit Pawar's MPSC Agitation is 'Politically Sponsored', Shows 'Lav Re To Video'
  • •The MPSC agitation led by NCP Sharadchandra Pawar party leader Rohit Pawar has intensified, sparking a political battle.
  • •BJP chief spokesperson Navnath Ban accused Rohit Pawar of political stunts and bringing people by paying them money.
  • •Ban showed videos of cars at the protest site, claiming 100-200 vehicles brought paid workers and outsiders.
  • •BJP alleged that 80% of participants are Rohit Pawar's workers, with only 20% being actual MPSC students.
  • •Students are protesting on S.M. Joshi Bridge in Pune, demanding the resignation of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar and addressing other issues.

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Students are protesting on the S.M. Joshi Bridge in Pune to demand the immediate resignation of MPSC Commission Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar, action against paper leak cases, resolution of stalled recruitments, and an overhaul of the commission's chaotic administration. Their wider demands also include a forensic audit of examinations conducted during former under-secretary Abhijit Lendve's tenure and the public release of the Mumbai Crime Branch's primary inquiry report.

BJP chief spokesperson Navnath Ban alleged that the MPSC agitation is a politically sponsored program orchestrated by Rohit Pawar to build a voter base in Pune and Baramati. He claimed that 80 percent of the participants are not actual students but hired workers brought in through 100 to 200 cars using funds from Baramati Agro, after the protest supposedly flopped during its initial days.

MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar denied all personal allegations and stated that he has no connection to the paper leak controversies. He maintained that the timeline of the pharmacy inspector exam paper leak occurred prior to his appointment, and expressed distress that political allegations continue to damage his reputation despite significant administrative reforms implemented under his leadership.