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Sharad Pawar Calls on Maharashtra Govt to Engage with Protesting MPSC Aspirants
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🗓 04 Oct 2026, 07:32 PM
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Veteran leader Sharad Pawar has appealed to the Maharashtra government to open dialogue with MPSC candidates who are protesting over exam-related grievances.
Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar urged the Maharashtra state administration to initiate talks with candidates of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) who have taken to the streets in protest. Pawar said that addressing the concerns of the aspirants is essential for maintaining the credibility of the recruitment process. He called for a prompt meeting between government officials and the protestors to resolve the issues that have triggered the demonstration. The appeal comes amid growing unrest among MPSC hopefuls, who have been demanding clarity on exam schedules and selection criteria. Pawar's intervention adds political weight to the calls for a negotiated settlement.