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Aaditya Thackeray Backs MPSC Protest and Demands Vivek Bhimanwar Resignation
- •Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray supported the ongoing MPSC protest in Pune on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of commission chairman Vivek Bhimanwar.
- •Thackeray accused the state government of shielding those responsible for recruitment irregularities and claimed that authorities are ruining the future of aspirants.
- •He drew comparisons with national-level agitations and called for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as well.
- •The protests in Pune have entered their sixth day, with aspirants raising various demands including changes to exam formats and the ouster of the MPSC chairman.
- •Thackeray also criticized the Mahayuti government over declining industries in Maharashtra and the detention of national opposition leaders.
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MPSC aspirants have been protesting in Pune over alleged irregularities and examination controversies, with their main demand being the resignation of Maharashtra Public Service Commission chairman Vivek Bhimanwar.
Aaditya Thackeray demanded that the Maharashtra Public Service Commission's Mains Exam be postponed until the V Radha Committee submits its report and recommendations are effectively implemented, while also asking for appropriate age relaxation for affected candidates.
Vivek Bhimanwar denied the allegations, clarifying that the drug inspector examination paper leak occurred in January 2026, before he took oath and assumed office on March 3, and noted that the commission promptly filed a police complaint and formed an internal high-level committee.
