CJP chief Abhijit Dipke addresses protesters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, where students gathered to protest an alleged paper leak and technical glitches in a High Court clerk typing examination (Photo/PTI) (AI-ehanced)Students staged a protest in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar against an alleged paper leak and technical glitches in the High Court clerk typing examination, with Cockroach Janta Party chief Abhijit Dipke demanding a written explanation from authorities and concrete action on the irregularities. The protest adds Maharashtra to the growing map of states where examination fraud has triggered student unrest, and extends the CJP’s campaign beyond the NEET paper leak that first brought it national attention.If you are just joining us, this is The Indian Express Realtime breaking news blog – where we bring you the latest news updates of the day in real time. 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