Deshmukh Death Sparks Political Outrage Call for Action

8 UPDATES · 30 DAYS · 7 SEPT 2026 — 6 OCT 2026

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Latest · 6 Oct 2026

Devendra Fadnavis proposed a committee to Governor Jishnu Dev Varma to investigate Maharashtra Public Service Commission chairpersons and members following alleged exam paper leaks.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the protest by MPSC aspirants in Pune on September 4, including reactions, analyses, and any follow-up developments related to their allegations of paper leaks and demands for the chairman's removal; it excludes other actions by the aspirants, political parties, or in Pune unless they are direct developments of this specific protest.

The full story, from the beginning

7Sept

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

MPSC aspirants in Pune protested against alleged paper leaks and demanded the resignation of the chairman, Vivek Bhimanwar, leading to a meeting with officials to discuss reforms.

9Sept

The Hindu

Following the death of Prathamesh Deshmukh, a 28-year-old MPSC aspirant, political figures expressed outrage and called for action.

3 weeks later

28Sept

The Hindu

MPSC aspirants postponed their Pune sit-in protest to October 2 after police approved the new date for a satyagraha regarding exam transparency and recruitment changes.

30Sept

The Hindu

MPSC aspirants suspended their October 2 protest after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis promised a judicial inquiry into an alleged paper leak and the immediate transfer of the MPSC Secretary.

5Oct

The Hindu

Sanjay Raut and Abhijeet Dipke met MPSC aspirants in Pune to support demands for removing chairman Rajesh Bhimanwar and accused Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of ignoring students.

The Hindu

Aaditya Thackeray will join MPSC aspirants in Pune on October 6, 2026, to support their demand for the removal of chairman Vivek Bhimanwar.

The Hindu

MPSC aspirants split into three groups to demand chairman Vivek Bhimanwar's resignation, a return to the MCQ pattern, or the 2025 pattern during a protest joined by Rohit Pawar.

6Oct

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Devendra Fadnavis proposed a committee to Governor Jishnu Dev Varma to investigate Maharashtra Public Service Commission chairpersons and members following alleged exam paper leaks.

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