MPSC Cancels Drug Inspector Exam Amid Paper Leak Allegations and Opposition Criticism
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) cancelled the Drug Inspector Group-B recruitment exam after a paper leak was confirmed. NCP leader Rohit Pawar alleged a widespread leak involving an agent network selling papers for around 40 lakh rupees each and called for a judicial inquiry and resignations of MPSC officials. Opposition leaders, including Congress and MNS, criticized the state government led by Devendra Fadnavis for mishandling the issue and urged accountability and protests from affected students.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 12%, Centre 88%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 73/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–32/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 26 Aug, 08:04 am. Other outlets followed.