Rohit Pawar Demands CBI Probe Into MPSC Drug Inspector Exam Irregularities
Indiadailyupdate.com – NCP (SP) legislator Rohit Pawar has called for a thorough investigation into alleged malpractices surrounding the Maharashtra Public Service Commission’s recruitment test for drug inspector positions. Speaking on Monday, the politician urged authorities to hand over the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
According to Pawar, students filed a formal grievance with the MPSC on July 21 regarding the potential breach. However, he claimed that officials failed to respond appropriately and instead issued warnings of police intervention against the complainants.
Details of the Alleged Leak
The NCP leader explained that while the complete question paper might not have been compromised, the individual responsible for preparing it was allegedly influenced. He stated that candidates received the exam questions through WhatsApp messages, which were subsequently erased within a five-minute window. The incident reportedly surfaced when one of the recipients sent the questions to an acquaintance.
“The entire MPSC (drug inspector recruitment) paper may not have been leaked, but the person who set the paper was compromised. The question paper was allegedly shared with candidates through WhatsApp and deleted within five minutes. The matter came to light after one of the recipients forwarded the questions to a friend,” he was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
Pawar also highlighted concerns about specific candidates who achieved top positions. He questioned how the children of a deputy tehsildar managed to secure the thirteenth and sixteenth ranks in the examination results.
Historical Context and Demands
Referencing past incidents, the politician noted that the NCP (SP) identified what it termed a “Barshi connection” in the current allegations. He emphasized that the MPSC alongside the Food and Drug Administration must initiate an independent inquiry and promptly transfer the case to the CBI.
“We had earlier submitted evidence regarding irregularities in the Talathi recruitment to the Chief Minister, but nothing happened. Later, the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal observed that 62 fraudulent candidates had been identified in the Talathi recruitment process,” he claimed.
Additionally, Pawar announced plans to visit the MPSC headquarters and hold discussions with FDA Chairman Tukaram Mundhe concerning the matter.
“A large number of people depend on the MPSC, and the public has immense faith in the institution. At the same time, the officers selected through the MPSC are meant to serve the people. But if a question paper is leaked and someone becomes an officer by paying money, that person cannot deliver justice to the people,” Rohit Pawar had said.
Responses and Counter-Claims
Pravin Patil, director of Kautilya Academy in Nandurbar, firmly rejected the accusations. He asserted that he had committed no offense and maintained that students approached him solely for interview preparation guidance. Patil argued that WhatsApp conversations and audio recordings were being portrayed deceptively, and he expressed willingness to undergo any official inquiry.
“I have committed no offence. I have never heard of an MPSC paper leak. The students concerned visited me only for guidance on interview preparation. The WhatsApp chats and recordings are being presented in a misleading manner. I am ready to face any inquiry. The allegations against me are false,” Pravin Patil was quoted as saying by PTI.
Later that day, a handwritten declaration allegedly authored by several students circulated online, suggesting the original complaint was made as a joke. Pawar posted the document on X and raised multiple concerns about its contents.
He challenged authorities to explain how they could label the complaint a jest while simultaneously accepting screenshots of the question paper as valid evidence. Pawar also inquired why an inquiry took place if the grievance lacked substance, and asked which “test series” supposedly matched ninety questions in the examination.
Furthermore, the politician pointed out inconsistencies in names and signatures across the handwritten statements, alleging that students faced pressure to sign the document. He concluded by stating that while threats may have been used to silence the students, the truth would eventually emerge through the intelligence of the youth.
“Students may have been threatened into writing the statement, but the truth can never be hidden. Every attempt to suppress it only exposes more inconsistencies. The youth are intelligent and will ensure that the truth comes out,” Pawar said in the X post.
