HD Kumaraswamy Urges Rahul Gandhi to Address KPSC Recruitment Scandal

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy demands Rahul Gandhi intervene in the Karnataka KPSC recruitment controversy.

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Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy stated on Monday that the Karnataka government must address the KPSC recruitment scandal, calling it a national embarrassment. ^[1] Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge stated on 2026-05-18 that he is ready to retire from politics if his direct or indirect role in the alleged Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment irregularities is proved. ^[2] HD Kumaraswamy demanded the resignation of Priyank Kharge during a news conference. ^[3] IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar was arrested by the CID in the case, which is currently before the Karnataka High Court where 12 hearings have taken place so far. ^[4] The controversy centers on alleged irregularities in the recruitment of Assistant Executive Engineers (Grade-I) and Veterinary Officers, including claims that candidates sat for exams at resorts and OMR sheets were manipulated. ^[5] H D Kumaraswamy stated that the government is actively pushing to promote electric mobility and strengthen domestic manufacturing in the automobile and auto components sectors. ^[6] Kumaraswamy urged the auto industry to keep growth broad-based rather than allowing it to become concentrated in specific areas. ^[7] The politician emphasized that the industry must focus its efforts on Indian customers to ensure the success of these manufacturing initiatives. ^[8]

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Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy stated on Monday that the Karnataka government must address the KPSC recruitment scandal, calling it a national embarrassment. ·

Hindustan Times

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge stated on 2026-05-18 that he is ready to retire from politics if his direct or indirect role in the alleged Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment irregularities is proved. ·

Hindustan Times

HD Kumaraswamy demanded the resignation of Priyank Kharge during a news conference. · Deccan Herald

IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar was arrested by the CID in the case, which is currently before the Karnataka High Court where 12 hearings have taken place so far. ·

Hindustan Times

The controversy centers on alleged irregularities in the recruitment of Assistant Executive Engineers (Grade-I) and Veterinary Officers, including claims that candidates sat for exams at resorts and OMR sheets were manipulated. ·

Hindustan Times

H D Kumaraswamy stated that the government is actively pushing to promote electric mobility and strengthen domestic manufacturing in the automobile and auto components sectors. · Deccan Herald

Kumaraswamy urged the auto industry to keep growth broad-based rather than allowing it to become concentrated in specific areas. · Deccan Herald

The politician emphasized that the industry must focus its efforts on Indian customers to ensure the success of these manufacturing initiatives. · Deccan Herald

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