Archive · 24 Sep 2026
BJP Demands Karnataka Council Debate on Alleged KPSC Scam
A BJP leader in Karnataka wanted the state’s Legislative Council to discuss an alleged recruitment problem involving the KPSC.
He said the matter was very serious and claimed that some ministers might go to jail if the facts became public.
The Council chairman said members were already discussing drought and farmers’ problems.
He said the KPSC issue could be considered later, possibly if the session was extended.
The chairman also said the issue was not included in the day’s business agenda.
A minister said the matter was before the courts, so lawmakers should be careful.
The BJP leader also questioned reports that the government might shut down the KPSC.
The disagreement led to arguments between Opposition and ruling-party members.
Karnataka Opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy alleged that several ministers could face jail if the alleged KPSC recruitment scam is exposed.
Narayanaswamy demanded that the issue be discussed during the ongoing Legislative Council session and said he had submitted an adjournment motion.
Council Chairman Saleem Ahmed said the House was focused on drought and farmers’ issues, with about 15 members still waiting to speak.
Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah said the KPSC matter was sub judice and should be handled cautiously in the House.
The dispute also involved reported calls to shut down the KPSC, which Narayanaswamy questioned as legally impermissible.
- Who
- Karnataka Legislative Council Opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Council Chairman Saleem Ahmed, Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah, and other ruling and Opposition members.
- What
- A demand to discuss an alleged Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment scam in the Legislative Council.
- When
- Thursday, during the ongoing Legislative Council session; the report describes it as the session’s last scheduled day.
- Where
- The Karnataka Legislative Council in Bengaluru.
- Why
- The Opposition sought discussion of the alleged recruitment irregularities and questioned reported proposals to shut down the commission, while the chairman prioritized the scheduled debate on drought and farmers’ issues.
Opposition’s Demand
Government and Chair’s Position
Whether the KPSC issue should be discussed now
Opposition’s Demand
Chalavadi Narayanaswamy said the alleged scam was serious, had reached the court, and should be taken up during the session.
Government and Chair’s Position
Saleem Ahmed said the House should first complete its discussion of drought and farmers’ issues and indicated the KPSC matter could be considered later.
Handling a matter before the courts
Opposition’s Demand
Narayanaswamy argued that the KPSC issue required legislative scrutiny and repeatedly sought an opportunity to raise it.
Government and Chair’s Position
Yathindra Siddaramaiah said the matter was sub judice and therefore required caution in the House.
Possible closure of the KPSC
Opposition’s Demand
Narayanaswamy questioned how the government could propose shutting down the commission and asked under which law that would be permitted.
Government and Chair’s Position
The report does not provide a detailed government response to his legal objection, while the chairman indicated the issue could be discussed when Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was present.
- Issue
- Alleged Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment scam
- Demand
- Discussion in the Karnataka Legislative Council
- Opposition leader
- Chalavadi Narayanaswamy
- Council chairman
- Saleem Ahmed
- Government response
- The matter was described as sub judice by Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah
- Current agenda
- Drought and farmers’ issues
- Procedural status
- Narayanaswamy said he had submitted an adjournment motion under Rule 69