Sharad Pawar, chief of the NCP(SP), has urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to convene a meeting to address the concerns of MPSC aspirants who protested over the scheduling clash between the IBPS test and the Maharashtra Gazetted Civil Services Combined Preliminary Examination, both set for August 25. Pawar emphasized the need for urgent action as new exam dates and decisions regarding the inclusion of 258 agriculture department posts in the MPSC prelims remain pending. He expressed frustration over not securing an appointment to discuss these issues with the CM, despite his commitment to support the aspirants. The MPSC has postponed the exam but has yet to announce new dates, heightening the urgency given the upcoming assembly poll code of conduct. Pawar noted that many candidates selected for various posts are still awaiting appointments, highlighting the broader implications of the delays on competitive examinations in the state. He reiterated the importance of swiftly resolving these issues to alleviate student dissatisfaction.