The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) exam paper leak controversy has intensified as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced support for protesting aspirants. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said he and party members will join students demanding accountability and the resignation of senior MPSC officials. The announcement came after MPSC aspirants met Dipke in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The party has set September 24 as a deadline for action and warned of a wider statewide campaign if the demands are not addressed. The protests centre on alleged examination irregularities and the leak of a Drug Inspector recruitment paper.Why Are MPSC Aspirants Protesting?The current agitation follows the cancellation of the MPSC recruitment process for Drug Inspector, Group-B posts in the Food and Drug Administration department. The commission cancelled the process in August after an inquiry found that the examination paper had been leaked. Aspirants have since demanded greater transparency, accountability and action against those responsible for the irregularities.Aspirants are protesting alleged MPSC exam irregularities.The Drug Inspector recruitment process was cancelled.Protesters are demanding senior officials' resignations.CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has backed the students.A September 24 deadline has been announced by CJP.MPSC Leak Triggers Wider ProtestsThe controversy has spread beyond the original examination after students raised concerns about the broader recruitment process. Thousands of aspirants marched in Pune earlier this month, demanding the resignation of MPSC Chairperson Vivek Bhimanwar and action over the paper-leak controversy. Protesters also submitted their demands to the Pune district administration.Similar demonstrations have taken place in other parts of Maharashtra. Aspirants have called for transparency in examinations and demanded that officials with a clean record be appointed to key positions. The protests show growing concern among candidates who depend on competitive examinations for government jobs.Also Read: Gaurav Bhatia Defamation Case: Delhi HC Asks CJP Members to Remove PostsCJP Announces September DeadlineCJP said its members and Abhijeet Dipke will join the ongoing agitation. According to the party, the demand includes the resignation of the MPSC chairman and secretary. If the demands are not met by September 24, CJP plans to undertake a statewide tour to meet aspirants and raise their concerns.Dipke said he and CJP would remain with the aspirants until the resignation issue is addressed. His involvement gives the protest additional political visibility, although the core demands continue to come from candidates seeking transparency and accountability in the examination system.Government Faces Growing PressureThe Maharashtra government has said it is taking the concerns of MPSC aspirants seriously. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has also cautioned against attempts to politicise the student agitation while saying the government is committed to addressing examination-related concerns.Meanwhile, the paper-leak case remains under investigation. The Mumbai Crime Branch is examining the leak connected with the Drug Inspector screening examination, while demands for a deeper probe and greater transparency continue from political leaders and student groups.Key HighlightsCJP will join MPSC aspirants' protests.Abhijeet Dipke has publicly backed the students.Protesters are seeking resignations of senior MPSC officials.The Drug Inspector recruitment process was cancelled after the leak inquiry.September 24 is CJP's announced deadline for action.The wider dispute centres on transparency and exam credibility.MPSC Protest May Expand FurtherThe MPSC exam paper leak controversy is now developing into a wider debate over the credibility and transparency of Maharashtra's competitive recruitment system. The entry of CJP and Abhijeet Dipke could increase the visibility of the ongoing protests.For aspirants, the main demand remains accountability and a fair examination process. The September 24 deadline will be an important point to watch as students and supporters wait for further action from the authorities.Disclaimer: This article is provided only for knowledge purposes and to share general news information. Allegations mentioned in the report should not be treated as established facts beyond what has been confirmed through official investigations.
