MPPSC Candidates End 89-Hour Protest After Assurances From Madhya Pradesh CM
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav promises reforms to improve transparency in the recruitment process after meeting with protesting candidates.
- Around 2,000 MPPSC aspirants staged a four-day protest in Indore, demanding transparency and reforms in the recruitment process.
- Key demands included displaying answer sheets of the 2019 mains exam, releasing pending results, and abolishing the controversial 87/13 formula.
- Two candidates went on a hunger strike during the protest, with one fainting due to deteriorating health before officials intervened late Saturday night.
- Following assurances from local authorities and a meeting with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, the candidates called off their demonstration early Sunday morning.
- The Madhya Pradesh government has committed to addressing demands, including forming a committee with student representation to improve MPPSC processes.