MPSC Exam

Political pressure is mounting in Maharashtra over alleged irregularities in MPSC examinations. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has intensified his criticism of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured students that past examination irregularities will also be investigated.

Student protests have intensified in Maharashtra over alleged irregularities and a paper-leak controversy involving MPSC examinations. Opposition parties have backed the students’ demand for action, putting fresh pressure on the state government.

The upcoming Nandigram Assembly bypoll has triggered fresh political discussions in West Bengal after a Congress leader claimed that the Trinamool Congress had offered the seat to Congress. The TMC denied making such a proposal, adding another point of contention ahead of the October 6 bypoll.

The Supreme Court has resumed final hearings in petitions concerning the Shiv Sena split and the disqualification of MLAs from the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The Shinde camp is defending the Election Commission’s decision recognising its organisational majority in the party dispute.