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Kumaraswamy Slams CM Shivakumar Over KPSC Abolition Proposal
- •Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy criticized Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar's statement regarding the abolition of KPSC, stating the CM lacks understanding of the institution's importance.
- •Kumaraswamy argued that KPSC functions well, but issues arise from individuals occupying positions, likening it to "the fence itself grazing the field."
- •He advised CM Shivakumar to understand KPSC's structure, constitutional protection, and history before making "irresponsible and impulsive" statements.
- •The Karnataka High Court recently ordered a five-member SIT, led by Alok Kumar, to conduct a fresh probe into alleged irregularities in KPSC recruitment, with a 100-day deadline.
- •The Karnataka Cabinet decided to recommend the suspension of KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, following allegations of facilitating illegal selections and other irregularities.
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Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy criticized Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over his statement that the government was consulting legal experts on abolishing the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), calling the idea irresponsible and a sign of poor understanding of the constitutional institution's importance.
The Karnataka High Court ordered a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by DGP Alok Kumar to conduct a fresh probe into alleged KPSC recruitment irregularities. The court directed authorities to hand over records and complete the investigation within 100 days, providing progress reports every 30 days.
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot suspended KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar following allegations that he facilitated the illegal selection of his two daughters as Industrial Extension Officers, alongside other large-scale recruitment irregularities.
