AKSSA seeks CBI probe into KPSC irregularities, warns of agitation
The All Karnataka State Students Association (AKSSA) is demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities within the Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment process. They have also called for exam retakes for police constable positions and improvements to recruitment transparency and student welfare.
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Public trust in government recruitment processes is critical for social mobility and youth employment stability in India.
All Karnataka State Students Association (AKSSA) has urged the State government to hand over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation of the irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment.
Addressing presspersons in Dharwad on Thursday, AKSSA president Kanthakumar said that a comprehensive probe should be conducted into the irregularities and those found responsible should face action.
He referred to the recent search conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at several locations in connection with the KPSC irregularities and said that the authorities should identify those involved in malpractice and take appropriate action.
He also raised concerns over lapses in the recently conducted Civil Police Constable recruitment examination, including delays in distributing question papers and errors in OMR sheets. He demanded that the examination be conducted afresh.
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