# MPSC Student Protest Ends

> Tukaram Mundhe leads inquiry after 10-day protest over MPSC recruitment leaks.
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- Summary: Tukaram Mundhe leads inquiry after 10-day protest over MPSC recruitment leaks. Maharashtra government appointed Tukaram Mundhe to lead inquiry into alleged…
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- Author: Sounak Mukhopadhyay
- Published: 2026-10-12T02:26:13+00:00
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- Topics: mpsc, tukaram mundhe, vivek bhimanwar, ias, student protest, recruitment irregularities, maharashtra, news, india
## MPSC Student Protest Ends
MPSC aspirants ended 10-day protest in Pune on 11 October after gathering at S M Joshi Bridge over alleged paper leaks and irregularities.
## Tukaram Mundhe Appointed
IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe became committee secretary with former judge Dilip Bhosale as chairman for inquiry into alleged MPSC recruitment irregularities.
## Commission Chairman Sent on Leave
Commission chairman Vivek Bhimanwar announced he would remain on leave during the inquiry after minister Shivendra Raje Bhosale assured him.
## Mundhe's Background
Tukaram Mundhe grew up in drought-prone Tadsonna village, worked fields, sold vegetables, and secured 20th rank in UPSC after failing three times.
## Mundhe's Reputation
Mundhe has faced 25 transfers in 21 years, worked on water supply and teacher absenteeism, and reduced illegal sand mining.
## Student Demands
Aspirants sought reforms, more recruitment opportunities, and withdrawal of cases against protest representatives.
## Government Response
Government promised to address demands including recruitment to 70,000 posts over three years.
## Key takeaway

Maharashtra government appointed Tukaram Mundhe to lead inquiry into alleged MPSC paper leak after 10-day student protest, sending commission chairman on leave.