PSC exam scam: Governor summons Kerala Public Service Commission Secretary
The Governor of Kerala summoned the Secretary of the Kerala Public Service Commission to discuss alleged irregularities in examination evaluations. The meeting follows a broader controversy involving the state's police and academic administration.
Why it matters
The incident reflects growing political tension between the state government and the Governor's office regarding administrative oversight and institutional integrity.
Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday (August 21, 2026) summoned Saju George, Secretary of the Kerala Public Service Commission, in connection with the alleged irregularities in the conduct of examinations.
The meeting lasted about 15 minutes on Friday (August 21) evening, sources said. The Government sought general information on the present controversy and the progress of the investigation, it is understood.
The PSC is battling a controversy over alleged anomalies in evaluation. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Crime Branch is probing the alleged malpractices.
Recently, the Governor’s decision to summon State Police Chief Ravada Chandrasekhar in connection with the allegations raised by Ciza Thomas, Vice-Chancellor, Sree Sankaracharya University of Saskrit, had sparked a controversy.
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