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Students Protest Paper Leaks In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Thousands of students protest against paper leaks, demand offline exams. Warn of massive stir by July 12.

Aarav Deshmukh
Aarav Deshmukh
Senior City Correspondent · Tue, 07 July 2026 at 02:13 pm
Students Protest Paper Leaks In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Thousands of students gathered outside the Divisional Commissioner's office in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Monday to protest against the recent paper leak incidents involving various competitive and other examinations. The protest, which lasted for nearly four hours, was led by the Maharashtra Vidyarthi Kruti Samiti and took place despite heavy rain in the area.

The students were joined by several prominent figures, including NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar, Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, and leaders from the Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana. The protesters demanded that all examinations be conducted through an offline system to prevent future paper leaks. They also called for strict and immediate action against those responsible for the leaks, as well as the immediate announcement of the pending police recruitment schedule.

According to Rohit Pawar, the repeated paper leak incidents were jeopardising the future of students. He urged the government to take stringent measures to prevent such incidents and initiate strict action against those responsible. The students warned that if their demands were not met by July 12, they would launch a massive agitation.

The protest highlighted the growing concern among students about the credibility of examinations in the state. The students demanded that examinations such as MPSC and TET be conducted offline to maintain their credibility. They also called for the restoration of vacant and cancelled stenographer posts in various government departments.

The protest was peaceful, but the students were firm in their demands. They braved the heavy rain and remained at the venue for nearly four hours, shouting slogans and demanding action against paper leaks. The government has been criticized for its handling of the paper leak incidents, and the students are hoping that their protest will prompt the authorities to take immediate action.

The deadline of July 12 has been set for the government to meet the students' demands. If the demands are not fulfilled, the students have warned of a massive agitation. The protest has highlighted the need for the government to take urgent action to prevent paper leaks and ensure the credibility of examinations in the state.

The students' protest has also received support from various organizations and individuals. The protest has been seen as a reflection of the growing frustration among students about the paper leak incidents and the need for the government to take immediate action to address the issue. The government will be closely watched in the coming days to see how it responds to the students' demands and prevents future paper leaks.

In conclusion, the students' protest against paper leaks in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has highlighted the need for urgent action to be taken by the government. The students have demanded that all examinations be conducted offline and that strict action be taken against those responsible for the leaks. The government must take immediate action to address the issue and prevent future paper leaks. The deadline of July 12 is looming, and the government will be expected to meet the students' demands to avoid a massive agitation.

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