{
  "id": 13882359,
  "title": "MPSC Stir In Pune Called Off Temporarily As Govt Keeps Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar Away Till Probe Ends, Tukaram Mundhe To Lead Inquiry | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/mpsc-stir-in-pune-called-off-temporarily-as-govt-keeps-chairman-vivek",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:13:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/mpsc-stir-in-pune-called-off-temporarily-as-govt-keeps-chairman-vivek-bhimanwar-away-till-probe-ends-tukaram-mundhe-to-lead-inquiry-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Paper leaks: MPSC chairman says will be on leave till inquiry against him is underway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/paper-leaks-mpsc-chairman-says-will-be-on-leave-till-inquiry-against",
        "published": "2026-10-12T00:56:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "MPSC student protest ends: Tukaram Mundhe to lead inquiry committee, commission chairman Vivek Bhimanwar sent on leave",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/mpsc-student-protest-ends-tukaram-mundhe-to-lead-inquiry-committee",
        "published": "2026-10-12T02:26:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "MPSC paper leak protest ends in Pune",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/mpsc-paper-leak-protest-ends-in-pune",
        "published": "2026-10-12T02:52:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}