‘Don't turn it into political agenda’: MPSC chairman denies allegations against him over drug paper leak

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) chairman Vivek Bhimanwar has denied the allegations against him in connection with the MPSC drug inspector examination paper leak.

The response from the MPSC chairman came weeks later after the commission cancelled the recruitment process for the post of drug inspector, group B, in the food and drug administration department, following a preliminary inquiry into the complaints of malpractice in the screening test.

In an official statement, MPSC chairman pointed out that the MPSC exam paper leak incident took place in January 2026, whereas, he assumed charge of the chairman in March.

Bhimanwar also announced that the commission has formed an internal high-level committee to suggest preventive and security measures to ensure that such incidents do not repeat.

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The government of Maharashtra has also established a high-level committee to suggest necessary reforms in the examination process, the statement read.

Stating that his focus has been on strengthening the credibility, transparency and security of the MPSC examination and recruitment process, the chairman said: “In view of the increased recruitment responsibility entrusted to the commission, several important reforms have been undertaken to make the examination and recruitment processes more robust, transparent, secure and efficient.”

He further appealed to all concerned people to not turn the paper leak incident into “unncessary” personal allegations or for political gain.

Any malicious allegation must be assessed on the basis of facts, official records and available evidence, he added.

MPSC chairman also stated that public representatives, candidates and citizens have every right to raise questions and express their concerns regarding public examinations, and he would welcome such questions.