1st big victory for student-led protests
They said CM Devendra Fadnavis also pulled off a balancing act by appointing FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe as the secretary of the inquiry panel before sending Bhimanwar on leave. A political observer said the MPSC protests became a rallying point for netas from all opposition parties. Mumbai: Govt’s decision to send MPSC chairperson Vivek Bhimanwar on leave till completion of a judicial inquiry into alleged exam irregularities is a major victory for student-led protests in the state in recent times. “This was a masterstroke given the pressure being created by student protests. By getting Mundhe in the inquiry committee, Fadnavis scored on the perception front and made it clear that it would be a fair inquiry. “They also helped Rohit establish himself as a seasoned opposition neta, one who is consistently batting for student issues. His jugalbandi with Rahul was also noticed and that compelled a lot of Congress netas to join and express support.”