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Youth Congress Seeks Strict Action Over MPSC Paper Leak
The Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress says a test paper for the Drug Inspector examination was allegedly leaked.
The government cancelled the examination after concerns were raised by students.
The Youth Congress says cancellation is not enough.
It wants the people responsible to face strict legal action.
It says the law against unfair methods in public examinations should be used.
The group also wants the MPSC chairman and secretary to accept responsibility and resign.
It is asking for an impartial inquiry into people who initially said nothing had happened.
The organisation wants stronger safeguards so future examination papers are not leaked.
Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress demanded strict legal action over the alleged MPSC Drug Inspector examination paper leak.
President Akshay Jain said an inquiry or examination cancellation alone would not be sufficient.
The organisation called for action under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act.
The Youth Congress said sustained student pressure contributed to the government cancelling the examination.
It demanded accountability from MPSC officials and permanent measures to prevent future paper leaks.
- Who
- The Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress, led on this issue by president Akshay Jain, raised the demands; the MPSC and Maharashtra government were asked to respond.
- What
- The Youth Congress demanded strict legal action and accountability over the alleged Drug Inspector examination paper leak, beyond cancelling the examination or conducting an inquiry.
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra.
- When
- The demands were reported on Wednesday; no specific calendar date was provided.
- Why
- The organisation said those responsible must be identified and punished, and that permanent measures are needed to prevent future examination paper leaks.
Key facts
- Issue
- Alleged leak of the MPSC Drug Inspector examination paper
- Organisation
- Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress
- Representative
- Akshay Jain, Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress president
- Government action
- The Drug Inspector examination was cancelled, according to the Youth Congress
- Legal demand
- Action under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act
- Administrative demand
- The MPSC chairman and secretary should take moral and administrative responsibility and resign
- Further request
- An impartial inquiry into those who initially claimed that nothing had happened
Quotes
Akshay Jain
President of the Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress
“Whether the accused is an MLA, a minister’s PA, an officer or a political worker, everyone must be equal before the law.”
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“Those who play with the future of students must not be allowed to hide behind any political shield.”
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