MPSC aspirant allegedly ends life in Pune, Abhijeet Dipke to visit family
A 28-year-old MPSC aspirant died by suicide in Pune, sparking political outrage and criticism of the government's handling of civil service exams. Opposition leaders are calling for resignations and systemic reforms to address student stress and exam delays.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intense pressure and systemic failures faced by civil service aspirants in India, leading to significant political tension.
A 28-year old aspirant of Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) allegedly ended his life in Pune, police said on Wednesday (September 9, 2026). This led to political outrage against the government, with the Congress holding the government responsible for the death. Maharashtra Congress president Harshawardhan Sapkal called for the resignation of MPSC chairperson and secretary. Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke expressed concern over the death. He is slated to visit Dharashiv, the native place of the deceased youth, to meet his family on Thursday.
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