Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Karnataka Ministers Reject Kumaraswamy’s KPSC Scam Allegations Against Congress Government
Karnataka ministers argued with Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy about alleged problems in government recruitment exams.
Kumaraswamy accused the Congress-led state government of not taking enough responsibility.
Priyank Kharge said the Karnataka Public Service Commission, or KPSC, conducts the exams.
He asked Kumaraswamy to show proof of any connection between Kharge and the alleged irregularities.
Kharge also said the KPSC chairman and the commission handle the examination process and materials.
H.C. Balakrishna told Kumaraswamy to work on creating jobs for young people.
He also said politicians should avoid unnecessary personal accusations.
The dispute remains a political argument surrounding an alleged recruitment scam and an investigation involving an arrested IAS officer.
Karnataka ministers Priyank Kharge and H.C. Balakrishna criticised H.D. Kumaraswamy over his allegations concerning an alleged KPSC recruitment scam.
Priyank Kharge questioned whether Kumaraswamy could establish any connection between him and the alleged irregularities.
Kharge said the Karnataka Public Service Commission is responsible for conducting examinations and safeguarding materials such as OMR sheets.
H.C. Balakrishna urged Kumaraswamy to focus on creating jobs through industries rather than making allegations against the state government.
Kumaraswamy had demanded accountability from Priyank Kharge and questioned the movements of arrested IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar.
- Who
- Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and Karnataka ministers Priyank Kharge and H.C. Balakrishna are the main figures in the dispute; arrested IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar is also mentioned.
- What
- The ministers responded to Kumaraswamy’s criticism of the Congress government over alleged irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment.
- When
- The ministers spoke to the media on Tuesday; Kumaraswamy made his attack on Sunday.
- Where
- Karnataka, with the ministers speaking in Bengaluru.
- Why
- Kumaraswamy demanded accountability over the alleged KPSC irregularities, while the ministers challenged his allegations and defended the state government’s role.
Karnataka Ministers’ Response
Kumaraswamy’s Allegations
Responsibility for KPSC exams
Karnataka Ministers’ Response
Priyank Kharge said the KPSC is responsible for conducting the examinations, handling OMR sheets and overseeing the examination process.
Kumaraswamy’s Allegations
Kumaraswamy criticised the Congress government over alleged KPSC recruitment irregularities and demanded accountability from Priyank Kharge.
Evidence and political conduct
Karnataka Ministers’ Response
Kharge called Kumaraswamy’s accusations baseless and described his approach as “hit-and-run” politics, while Balakrishna urged him to avoid unnecessary allegations.
Kumaraswamy’s Allegations
Kumaraswamy raised questions about the movements of arrested IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar and the state government’s responsibility.
Government priorities
Karnataka Ministers’ Response
Balakrishna said Kumaraswamy should use his Union responsibilities to help create jobs and said leaders should concentrate on serving the public.
Kumaraswamy’s Allegations
Kumaraswamy focused his criticism on alleged recruitment irregularities and accountability within the Karnataka government.
- Issue
- Alleged irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment
- State ministers responding
- Priyank Kharge and H.C. Balakrishna
- Union minister making allegations
- H.D. Kumaraswamy
- Commission’s stated responsibility
- The Karnataka Public Service Commission conducts examinations and holds examination materials, including OMR sheets
- Officer mentioned
- IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar, who was described as arrested
- Kharge’s challenge
- He asked Kumaraswamy to prove any involvement by Kharge and said he would retire from politics if such involvement were established
- Balakrishna’s appeal
- He urged political leaders to focus on governance and employment rather than personal attacks