Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Priyank Kharge Challenges BJP Silence Over KPSC Scam
Karnataka is investigating alleged problems in the hiring process run by the Karnataka Public Service Commission.
BJP leaders and the JD(S) want Home Minister Priyank Kharge to resign.
Kharge says they have not clearly explained why he should leave.
He has questioned why BJP leaders are not discussing Basavaraj Kannale, who was arrested in the case.
Kharge says Kannale appeared with BJP leaders at meetings, trips, celebrations, and business events.
He also asked why the BJP has not discussed suspended KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar.
Kharge raised allegations about money possibly being taken to appoint KPSC members and a chairman.
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has separately made allegations about Kharge’s role in the case.
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge rejected BJP demands for his resignation over alleged KPSC recruitment irregularities.
Kharge questioned why BJP leaders had not explained their reasons for seeking his resignation.
He asked why BJP leaders were silent about arrested accused Basavaraj Kannale and suspended KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar.
Kharge alleged Kannale attended BJP meetings, accompanied leaders on foreign tours, and appeared at party-linked events.
The BJP and JD(S) are pressing the Karnataka government for accountability, while H.D. Kumaraswamy has made allegations against Kharge.
- Who
- Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, BJP and JD(S) leaders, arrested accused Basavaraj Kannale, suspended KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar, and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy.
- What
- A political dispute over alleged Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment irregularities and demands for Kharge’s resignation.
- When
- Monday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Karnataka, with reports from Kalaburagi and Bengaluru.
- Why
- The BJP and JD(S) are seeking accountability over the alleged KPSC recruitment scam, while Kharge rejects the resignation demand and questions BJP leaders’ links to people connected with the case.
Priyank Kharge’s Position
BJP-JD(S) Position
Resignation demand
Priyank Kharge’s Position
Kharge rejects calls for his resignation and says BJP leaders have not clearly explained why he should step down.
BJP-JD(S) Position
The BJP and JD(S) are pressing for Kharge’s resignation and government accountability over the alleged KPSC recruitment scam.
Focus of accountability
Priyank Kharge’s Position
Kharge says BJP leaders should explain their alleged associations with Basavaraj Kannale and their silence regarding Shivashankarappa Sahukar.
BJP-JD(S) Position
The opposition parties are focusing criticism on the Karnataka government and Kharge over the alleged recruitment irregularities.
Alleged role in the case
Priyank Kharge’s Position
Kharge disputes the basis of the resignation demand and redirects attention to questions about BJP leaders and the accused.
BJP-JD(S) Position
H.D. Kumaraswamy has made direct allegations against Kharge concerning his alleged role in the KPSC case.
- Minister
- Priyank Kharge, Karnataka Home Minister
- Investigation
- Alleged recruitment irregularities involving the Karnataka Public Service Commission
- Accused
- Basavaraj Kannale, described as a key accused and arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department
- Suspended official
- Shivashankarappa Sahukar, suspended KPSC chairman
- Political demand
- The BJP and JD(S) are demanding accountability and pressing for Kharge’s resignation
- Kharge’s allegations
- He questioned BJP leaders’ silence and alleged links to Kannale and appointments within the KPSC
- Additional criticism
- Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has made direct allegations against Kharge regarding the case
