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MPSC Student Protest Ends
Tukaram Mundhe leads inquiry after 10-day protest over MPSC recruitment leaks.
In brief
Tukaram Mundhe leads inquiry after 10-day protest over MPSC recruitment leaks. Maharashtra government appointed Tukaram Mundhe to lead inquiry into alleged MPSC paper leak after 10-day student protest, sending commission chairman on leave. Originally reported by mint.
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.
What matters most
Maharashtra government appointed Tukaram Mundhe to lead inquiry into alleged MPSC paper leak after 10-day student protest, sending commission chairman on leave.
