Archive · 25 Aug 2026
ABVP Protests Near Karnataka Chief Minister’s Residence Over KPSC Irregularities
ABVP students held protests in Bengaluru about alleged unfairness in government job exams.
They said some KPSC recruitment processes may have had serious irregularities.
They asked for a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry.
Some protesters blocked roads near Mourya Circle and other locations.
Police tried to disperse the crowd and detained several people.
The protesters also criticized the government and called it anti-student.
The Karnataka Cabinet decided to recommend suspending KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar.
This followed a court ruling that said his earlier suspension did not follow the required constitutional procedure.
ABVP activists protested near the chief minister’s residence, Freedom Park and other locations in Bengaluru over alleged KPSC irregularities.
The protesters demanded action against those allegedly involved and called for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe.
Demonstrators alleged irregularities in KPSC recruitment examinations and the hiring of veterinary officers.
Police deployed a large force, attempted to disperse the protesters and detained several activists after road blockages disrupted traffic.
The Karnataka Cabinet recommended suspending KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar after a High Court ruling overturned his earlier suspension on procedural grounds.
- Who
- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad activists, police, the Karnataka Cabinet and Karnataka Public Service Commission Chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar.
- What
- ABVP held protests over alleged KPSC recruitment irregularities and demanded action and a Central Bureau of Investigation probe; several protesters were detained.
- When
- Tuesday, August 25; the report also refers to Sahukar’s suspension on July 13 and recent Cabinet and court actions.
- Where
- Near the chief minister’s residence and Home Office, Freedom Park, Mourya Circle, Majestic and other areas of Bengaluru.
- Why
- The protesters alleged irregularities in KPSC examinations and veterinary officer recruitment and sought accountability and an independent investigation.
ABVP and protesting aspirants
Government and legal process
How the alleged irregularities should be investigated
ABVP and protesting aspirants
ABVP demanded that those responsible for the alleged KPSC scam not be protected and called for a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry.
Government and legal process
The reported official steps involve the Karnataka Cabinet recommending action against the KPSC chairman, while the High Court addressed the procedure required for suspension.
Treatment of the protest
ABVP and protesting aspirants
Protesters alleged they were not allowed to hold their agitation at Freedom Park and said the government was anti-student.
Government and legal process
Police attempted to disperse demonstrators after some reportedly blocked roads and disrupted traffic, detaining several activists.
Suspension of the KPSC chairman
ABVP and protesting aspirants
The protesters sought action against those allegedly involved in recruitment irregularities, including allegations connected to the KPSC chairman.
Government and legal process
The High Court quashed the earlier suspension because it found that the Governor could not independently suspend Sahukar under Article 317(2) without prior aid and advice from the Council of Ministers; the Cabinet later recommended a new suspension process.
- Protesting organization
- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)
- Main demand
- Action against those allegedly involved in KPSC irregularities and a Central Bureau of Investigation probe
- Locations
- Chief minister’s residence, Freedom Park, Mourya Circle, Majestic and the CM’s Home Office, Krishna, in Bengaluru
- Police action
- Police deployed a large force, attempted to disperse protesters and detained several activists
- Cabinet decision
- The Karnataka Cabinet decided to recommend KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar’s suspension to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
- Court ruling
- The Karnataka High Court quashed Sahukar’s earlier suspension and said fresh proceedings could be possible if constitutional procedure is followed
- Allegations involving Sahukar
- He was accused of facilitating the alleged illegal selection of his two daughters as Industrial Extension Officers
