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.

Karnataka

Who

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar

What

When

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:47:26 GMT · 1h 50m 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.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

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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https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/kpsc-chairman-suspended-as-karnataka-governor-seeks-supreme-court-probe-into-daughters-recruitment
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