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Mizo students protest outside MPSC office, demand OTR overhaul
Hundreds of Mizo Zirlai Pawl members protested outside the Mizoram Public Service Commission office in Aizawl on Monday, demanding recruitment reforms. They blocked staff from entering, leading to a brief scuffle. The…
The Story in Brief
Hundreds of Mizo Zirlai Pawl members protested outside the Mizoram Public Service Commission office in Aizawl on Monday, demanding recruitment reforms. They blocked staff from entering, leading to a brief scuffle. The student group wants the One Time Registration system scrapped, citing repeated administrative failures that disqualified candidates even after they cleared written exams.
MPSC officials defended OTR, saying it simplifies applications and is used widely across states. They estimated only about 500 of 70,000 applicants in 2025-27 faced document upload issues. Some affected candidates have approached the Aizawl bench of the Gauhati High Court. The MZP president said protests will intensify until demands are met.
The Indian Opinion
Both the MPSC and the MZP claim to want fair recruitment, but each blames the other for the mess. The one-sided 'reform or else' narrative ignores that the OTR system is used nationwide and only 500 out of 70,000 candidates were affected. The real test will come when the Gauhati High Court delivers its verdict on the pending cases, will either side accept that ruling?
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, newindianexpress.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
