MPSC Stir In Pune Called Off Temporarily As Govt Keeps Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar Away Till Probe Ends, Tukaram Mundhe To Lead Inquiry | Video
Pune: In a major breakthrough for Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) aspirants, the 11-day agitation at S M Joshi Bridge in Pune was temporarily called off in the early hours of Monday after the state government agreed to keep MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimanwar away from his post until an inquiry into alleged irregularities and paper leaks is completed. The decision followed late-night…
Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) chairman Vivek Bhimanwar has been temporarily removed from his position until a judicial inquiry into allegations of irregularities and paper leaks is completed. This decision came after late-night talks between the state government and protesters at S M Joshi Bridge in Pune. MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimanwar announced his leave of absence citing the importance of ethics in his work.
NCP MLA Rohit Pawar declared the agitation a victory and temporarily suspended the protest, warning that it could resume if the government fails to uphold the agreement. A five-member committee, with Tukaram Mundhe as its secretary, has been proposed to investigate the irregularities.
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