A 10- to 11-day protest by MPSC aspirants in Maharashtra ends after officials appoint IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe as secretary of a panel to conduct an inquiry into alleged MPSC recruitment irregularities, including paper leak claims. The decision follows sustained agitation at the SM Joshi Bridge site, with protesters calling for action over alleged misconduct in the selection process.

Across outlets, Maharashtra Public Service Commission chairperson Vivek Bhimanwar is reported to have proceeded on leave until the inquiry is completed. Coverage also notes that a government representative reaches the protest site and hands over a draft of decisions related to protesters’ demands. While accounts agree on the inquiry panel’s leadership and Bhimanwar’s leave, they differ on finer details such as whether any removal of the chairperson is confirmed or still pending, with some reporting no clear update on that point.