The MPSC students’ agitation at SM Joshi Bridge on Oct 7
The MPSC students’ agitation at SM Joshi Bridge on Oct 7 The MPSC students’ agitation at SM Joshi Bridge on Oct 7 The MPSC students’ agitation at SM Joshi Bridge on Oct 7 The MPSC students’ agitation at SM Joshi Bridge on Oct 7 The MPSC students’ agitation at SM Joshi Bridge on Oct 7 The MPSC students’ agitation at SM Joshi Bridge on Oct 7 The MPSC students’ agitation at SM Joshi Bridge on Oct 7 The MPSC students’ agitation at SM Joshi Bridge on Oct 7 Pune: Tension prevailed at SM Joshi Bridge on Wednesday morning as the MPSC aspirants’ agitation led by NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar entered its seventh day, with heavy police deployment around the protest site. 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.
He also said the students would remain at the site and challenged govt to remove them. The court said that they have the right to protest over serious grievances, and sought a response from the state on steps taken. An MPSC aspirant from Osmanabad, choosing anonymity, told TOI , “The protest has united aspirants from different parts of Maharashtra , gathering over issues of examinations, recruitment and functioning of the MPSC. In a statement, he said, “Thousands of students from urban and rural areas of Maharashtra prepare for competitive examinations for years. BJP member alleges ‘nightlife’ at site, Congress Youth leader rubbishes charge BJP spokesperson Navnath Ban alleged that some youngsters at the MPSC protest were acting like it was a “nightlife” atmosphere. More rejected the allegation and said, “The allegations are completely wrong. I was helping a girl who was being harassed and blackmailed. ” The woman seen in the video also denied Ban’s claims, saying, “Shivraj More is like a brother to me. More said he had documents and evidence regarding the incident and accused Ban of trying to malign him and weaken the protest.
Security presence was gradually scaled down after a Bombay high court hearing during the day, even as protesters remained firm at the location and continued their stir. A large police contingent had been deployed around the bridge in the morning amid uncertainty over the next course of action at the protest site. Barricades and police personnel were visible around the area as more aspirants and supporters gathered. Protesters, however, maintained that they would continue the agitation and remained at the site. As the day progressed and the situation eased, the atmosphere at the protest site became calmer. Protesters continued raising slogans and holding discussions, while fresh groups of aspirants began joining the agitation towards evening. MLA Rohit Pawar reiterated that protesters would not withdraw until their demands were addressed. “We are firm on our stand and will not move from here. Let govt try to remove us. If you have the courage, touch even one student,” Pawar dared. He maintained that students were exercising their democratic right to protest and that the agitation would continue peacefully. The PIL in HC had sought withdrawal of protesters blocking roads. The stir continues into its seventh day and we will be here till we get clarity on our demands. The mood at the protest site shifted through the day. The morning saw heightened security and tension, with protesters and police personnel positioned around the area. Following court proceedings, heavy security presence eased and protesters resumed their sit-in without any major confrontation. Groups of students were seen discussing the developments and coordinating the next course of action. Congress leader Vishwajeet Kadam, who has also been at the protest site from day one, extended his support to the protesting aspirants. The questions raised about their exams, recruitment processes, transparency and the functioning of the commission must be addressed in time, rather than through assurances alone. I firmly support the stand of students protesting through democratic means. I will always stand with the students. Kadam added, “Instead of suppressing the voice of students, it is the responsibility of govt and the administration to listen to their concerns and ensure transparency in the examination process. As night approached, the protest site remained active, with students continuing their sit-in and discussions. The easing of security deployment after the morning tension allowed the agitation to continue without disruption, while the increased presence of aspirants towards evening indicated that the protest remained active a week down the line. He shared a video on social media and questioned Youth Congress functionary Shivraj More’s presence at the site. “Rohit Pawar, is this your nightlife? Ban asked. He came to help me when a boy was harassing me. Ban’s allegations and More’s counterclaims could not be independently verified. Download the TOI App.
By evening, the number of aspirants swelled as students who had attended the protest earlier returned and additional ones joined, too.
