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Opposition slams Maharashtra govt after MPSC cancels drug inspector exam
Opposition slams Maharashtra govt after MPSC cancels drug inspector exam
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has cancelled the recruitment process for the post of Drug Inspector, Group-B, in the Food and Drug Administration Department following complaints of a paper leak. The…
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has cancelled the recruitment process for the post of Drug Inspector, Group-B, in the Food and Drug Administration Department following complaints of a paper leak. The cancellation has sparked a political row, with opposition leaders targeting the BJP-led state government over recurring examination irregularities.
Congress leader Udit Raj called for the removal of the government, stating that nearly 160 papers have been leaked nationwide. NCP(SP) leader Rohit Pawar alleged that question papers were sold for Rs 40 lakh each through a state-wide agent racket and demanded the inquiry report be made public. MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande questioned why no FIR had been registered despite the preliminary probe confirming a leak.
The MPSC received complaints between July 22 and 26 alleging that some candidates received the question paper on March 20, two days before the March 22 screening exam. The Crime Branch's preliminary inquiry found that, prima facie, one candidate had received the question set and benefited from it.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This is the latest in a series of examination paper leaks across multiple states, including UPPSC and NEET-UG, that have eroded public confidence in recruitment processes. The central government enacted a strict anti-cheating law in 2024 with up to 10 years imprisonment, yet state-level breaches persist. The Maharashtra government faces pressure to demonstrate enforcement, as repeated cancellations delay crucial public health hiring. The Mumbai Police's decision on whether to register an FIR will signal the seriousness of the probe, the opposition is demanding action against the alleged agent racket and any commission involvement. The next step is the release of the Crime Branch's full inquiry report, which Rohit Pawar has called for.
The key number to watch is whether the commission and police will expand the probe beyond the single candidate identified in the preliminary report, as alleged by the opposition.
Source: indiagazette.com
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