According to protesting candidates, the Drug Inspector
Pune: The integrity of competitive examinations in Maharashtra's Pune has come under intense scrutiny following severe allegations of a paper leak during the state's Drug Inspector recruitment examination.
Aspirants have alleged widespread cheating and bribery, claiming that a large portion of the question paper was compromised days before the official test.
According to the protesting candidates, the Drug Inspector examination was conducted on March 22 by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC).However, the screenshots of the question paper along with answer keys began circulating across multiple WhatsApp and Telegram groups on March 20, two days before the actual scheduled exam date.The allegation sparked widespread anger among thousands of aspirants who had spent months preparing for the competitive selection process.
Candidates have submitted written complaints with digital evidence, including viral WhatsApp screenshots, chat histories, and call logs, to both the MPSC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The complainants have demanded a thorough forensic investigation into the digital trails and called for a high-level probe into the entire recruitment process.
In response to the growing uproar, MPSC officials initially refuted the paper leak claims, asserting that the recruitment drive was conducted with complete transparency and that no security breach occurred during the exam's execution.
Commission representatives noted that the allegations surfaced after the initial process concluded and warned that strict legal action would be initiated against individuals spreading rumours to malign the institution's credibility.
Authorities at the FDA confirmed receiving candidate grievances and indicated that the submitted materials have been forwarded to the MPSC for detailed factual verification.
This further fueled public debate over exam security and regulatory oversight in state recruitment processes, with student bodies demanding imme
Candidates allege that 90 of the 100 questions on the test paper had already gone viral among students' messaging channels.
Candidates have alleged that a well-organized syndicate was involved in the breach, accepting bribes amounting to lakhs of rupees per candidate in exchange for early access to the questions.
New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Parliament has witnessed intense political friction, echoing long-standing patterns of legislative standoffs between the Centre and the Opposition.
Commencing on July 20, 2026, the ongoing session quickly became stormy, with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha experiencing frequent adjournments driven by opposition protests demanding accountability and the resignation of the Union Education Minister over examination irregularities like the NEET paper leak.
High-octane drama gripped the halls of Parliament today as a relentless Opposition launched a blistering offensive against the government. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were transformed into a political battlefield, with slogans and a massive ruckus over police action against students.
The opposition benches raised slogans and protested vehemently against the recent police action during a students' protest. The disruptions began as soon as the proceedings commenced, leading to the presiding officers adjourning both Houses.
Echoing past sessions where high-profile national controversies dominated proceedings, the current sitting has pushed urgent legislative items- such as the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which proposes raising the bench strength to 37, and the introduction of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill to protect Vande Mataram- into heated backdrops of political rivalry.
Despite the recurring disruptions and protests reminiscent of previous years' stalemates, the government continues to push forward a heavy agenda featuring critical pending bills regarding taxation, higher education, and institutional reforms before the session concludes on August 13.
The government is set to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha as part of its moves to prevent paper leaks in the future in competitive exams. Union Minister Jitendra Singh will introduce this bill in the Lok Sabha. The bill has strong penal provisions to deal with any case of paper leaks.
The Bill introduces seven key amendments designed to plug enforcement loopholes, establish dedicated judicial mechanisms, and accelerate criminal trials. It also seeks to significantly overhaul the 2024 framework by instituting strict time bounds for both investigations and judicial proceedings.
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