Maharashtra Minister Calls for Lessons from MPSC Paper Leak Incident
Mumbai, September 2: Maharashtra’s Home State Minister Yogesh Kadam has addressed several pressing issues, including the Disha Salian case, the MPSC paper leak, and recent comments by Rahul Gandhi regarding alleged vote theft. Speaking to a news agency, he stated that the Disha Salian case is now under the jurisdiction of the CBI. He emphasized that the Mumbai Police has been instructed to hand over any evidence or information gathered during their investigation to the CBI.
Kadam remarked that the initial days following any incident are crucial for the investigation. With the case now transferred to the CBI, he stressed the importance of ensuring justice for the deceased woman and assured that the government would provide any necessary assistance to the CBI to prevent negligence in the case.
In relation to the MPSC paper leak, another key suspect has been arrested. Kadam noted that such incidents not only harm students but also damage the integrity of the department. He urged that lessons must be learned from this paper leak to understand how it occurred and through what means. As a government, it is their responsibility to ensure that such events do not recur in the future.
He highlighted the need for new regulations and policy changes to address these issues. Currently, millions of candidates participate in the MPSC exams in Maharashtra, and it is essential that they receive justice. Students invest significant effort in their exam preparations, and a paper leak can lead to disappointment and even depression. To improve the system, it is vital to identify existing flaws and develop new rules accordingly.
Regarding the SIR process, Kadam mentioned that it is still incomplete. Surveys and mapping have been conducted, but there are discrepancies, such as voters who are not present at their registered locations. Those who have not been mapped still have an opportunity to present their documents during hearings to prove their citizenship, and if validated, their names may be added to the voter list.
He raised concerns about the legitimacy of voting, questioning how 2.5 crore people could vote if they were not present in the area. Kadam also pointed out the issue of illegal immigrants in West Bengal who were voting using fake IDs across the country.
He reiterated that the SIR process is not finalized, and comments will be made once it is fully completed. On the Cooper Hospital burqa incident, he criticized the Congress party for not addressing such matters while in power, suggesting that their current statements are misleading the public.
