Allegations of Paper Leak in Maharashtra Drug Inspector Exam Prompt Investigation
Allegations of a paper leak have emerged regarding the Maharashtra Public Service Commission's Drug Inspector recruitment exam held on March 22, 2026. NCP MLA Rohit Pawar claimed around 90 of 100 questions were circulated via WhatsApp two days prior, alleging the paper was sold for Rs 12 lakh through a coaching institute. MPSC has denied these claims, stating no evidence supports a leak and that the circulated document was not the actual paper. Pawar and others have demanded a thorough investigation, including a forensic audit and possible CBI probe, while the commission has approached police for inquiry.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 12%, Centre 79%, Right 9%). Overall sentiment is negative (38/100). Lens Score 56/100.
Outlets measured: news18, english, republicworld. 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
republicworld broke this story on 27 Jul, 06:22 am. Other outlets followed.