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Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot suspended KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar over allegations of facilitating the illegal selection of his two daughters as Industrial Extension Officers.

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Who
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar
What
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot suspended KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar over allegations of facilitating the illegal selection of his two daughters as Industrial Extension Officers.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:47:26 GMT · 1h 54m ago
Where
Karnataka ·
Why
Allegations of facilitating illegal selection of daughters, misuse of OBC income certificates, and conflict of interest necessitated a Supreme Court inquiry.
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The suspension of the KPSC Chairman and the recommendation for a Supreme Court probe indicate a significant corruption investigation within Karnataka's public service recruitment process, potentially impacting public trust and administrative integrity.

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