The federation plans to protest continuously If the demands are not met
State general secretary Vishal Sonar said, “If immediate action is not taken on the above demands, MGNF will hold a one-hour intensive strike during the morning session on Oct 30, 2026. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Pune | Silver Rate in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Petrol Price in Pune | Diesel Price in Pune | CNG Price in Pune | LPG Price in Pune Stay updated with the latest Pune news.
State president Indumati Thorat said: “In light of recent events, we demand that an independent, high-level inquiry committee be established to look into the matter. The security pertaining to the answer sheets, CCTV footage, vehicle registration, and originally marked answer sheets must be investigated. The roles of the custodians, assistant custodians, and responsible officers must also be scrutinised by the committee. The material under investigation must be securely stored. If any irregularities are established, the exams must be cancelled and necessary action must be taken. Such action must also be made public. If the demands are not met, the federation plans to protest continuously. Download the TOI App.
In a letter dated Oct 26, MGNF stated: “Our federation has been working for past 50 years to address professional and social issues faced by the nursing cadre. The examination concerns the future of 10,000 to 15,000 students. Pune : Maharashtra Government Nurses Federation (MGNF) has written to medical education minister Hasan Mushrif and public health minister Prakash Abitkar, demanding an impartial investigation into allegations of irregularities in govt nurses and midwifery (GNM) centralised admission process examination. The federation has presented specific demands to the govt to ensure a fair examination system and has warned of protests if the govt fails to fulfill them. In light of reports regarding alleged irregularities during the evaluation process of GNM examination answer scripts in Solapur, the federation has expressed serious concern. It is essential to conduct an impartial inquiry into whether the answer scripts were taken outside the college premises, whether marks were altered, and what the role of concerned officials was in this entire process. Given the seriousness of this matter, it is essential to ensure that no questions arise regarding the integrity and credibility of the examination process.”