Big victory for students, youth: Rahul on MPSC protest
Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) chairman Vivek Bhimanwar has gone on leave following protests by students over alleged recruitment irregularities. Rahul Gandhi praised the move as a victory for youth, while BJP leaders criticized his involvement as political opportunism.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between student-led protest movements and political parties regarding government recruitment transparency.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday (October 12, 2026) said the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) chairman proceeding on leave is a big victory for the students and the youth who had been protesting against alleged irregularities in the recruitment body.
“The Chairman of MPSC finally had to go - now there will be a full investigation into corruption.
“This is a big victory for the students, this is a big victory for the youth, this is a big victory for Satyagraha,” Mr. Gandhi said in a post on X.
MPSC के अध्यक्ष को आखिर जाना पड़ा - अब भ्रष्टाचार की पूरी जांच होगी। ये छात्रों की बड़ी जीत है, ये युवाओं की बड़ी जीत है, ये सत्याग्रह की बड़ी जीत है। #Satyagraha
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