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Karnataka CM Shivakumar Threatens to Shut KPSC Over Corruption Probe
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 06:46 AM
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Senior Karnataka minister Shivakumar warned that the Karnataka Public Service Commission could be dissolved as a probe uncovers alleged corruption within the body.
Karnataka senior minister B.S. Shivakumar said the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is "filled with thieves" and hinted that the state could consider shutting down the commission if the ongoing investigation confirms the allegations. He made the remarks during a press briefing, emphasizing the need for clean and transparent recruitment processes.
The statement comes as a probe into the KPSC's functioning gains momentum, with officials reportedly examining irregularities in recent recruitment exams and appointments. Shivakumar did not disclose specific details of the investigation but indicated that the findings could lead to drastic administrative action.
KPSC, which conducts civil service examinations and selects candidates for various state posts, has faced criticism in recent months over alleged procedural lapses. The minister's warning underscores the political pressure to ensure accountability in state institutions.
If the probe substantiates the claims, the state government may move to dissolve the commission and reconstitute it under stricter oversight, though no formal decision has been announced yet.
The statement comes as a probe into the KPSC's functioning gains momentum, with officials reportedly examining irregularities in recent recruitment exams and appointments. Shivakumar did not disclose specific details of the investigation but indicated that the findings could lead to drastic administrative action.
KPSC, which conducts civil service examinations and selects candidates for various state posts, has faced criticism in recent months over alleged procedural lapses. The minister's warning underscores the political pressure to ensure accountability in state institutions.
If the probe substantiates the claims, the state government may move to dissolve the commission and reconstitute it under stricter oversight, though no formal decision has been announced yet.