Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Raut Backs Pune MPSC Protest, Warns Maharashtra Government
Students are protesting in Pune about the Maharashtra Public Service Commission, or MPSC.
On Sunday, politician Sanjay Raut visited them and said the government should talk with them.
He questioned whether their concerns had really been addressed, since they were still protesting.
Raut supported Rohit Pawar, who is leading the agitation.
He also claimed the government was trying to divide the protesters.
Raut warned Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis not to ignore the students.
He said Aaditya Thackeray would visit them too.
Raut promised to stand with the students if their struggle continued.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut visited protesting MPSC students at SM Joshi Bridge in Pune on Sunday.
Raut urged the Maharashtra government to listen to the students and hold discussions with them.
He questioned the claim that students’ demands had been addressed, asking why they were still protesting.
Raut alleged the government was trying to divide the agitation and backed NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar’s role in it.
He warned Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis not to underestimate the movement and said Aaditya Thackeray would visit the protest.
- Who
- MPSC student protesters, Sanjay Raut and NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar.
- What
- Raut backed the students’ agitation and called on the Maharashtra government to hear their concerns and discuss their demands.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- At SM Joshi Bridge in Pune, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The students are protesting over demands concerning the Maharashtra Public Service Commission; the article does not detail all of those demands.
Raut and protesters
Government position as described by Raut
Whether students’ concerns have been resolved
Raut and protesters
Raut questioned the claim that the demands had been accepted, pointing to the students’ continued protest.
Government position as described by Raut
Raut said the government claimed the students’ demands had been addressed; the article does not provide a direct government response.
How to address the agitation
Raut and protesters
Raut called for extensive discussions with the students and Rohit Pawar.
Government position as described by Raut
Raut alleged the government was trying to divide the protest; the article does not include the government’s account.
- Protest location
- SM Joshi Bridge, Pune
- Protest issue
- Students’ demands concerning the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
- Political leader backing protest
- Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Protest leader cited
- Rohit Pawar, an NCP (SP) MLA
- State chief minister addressed
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Planned visit mentioned
- Raut said Aaditya Thackeray would visit the agitation.