Opposition Demands CBI or Judicial Probe into KPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment Allegations

Opposition Leader R. Ashok has called for an immediate cancellation of the internal inquiry ordered by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) into the appointment of veterinary officers. He has demanded that the case be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or a judicial inquiry headed by a sitting judge of the Karnataka High Court.

Mr. Ashok, accompanied by Legislative Council Opposition Leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy and former Minister Suresh Kumar, met the KPSC Chairman and Secretary to discuss the matter. In a letter to the Chairman, Mr. Ashok highlighted serious allegations of bribery, with claims that up to ₹80 lakh were taken from candidates for appointments.

“These charges have shocked the people of the State and lakhs of job aspirants. Serious allegations have also been levelled regarding the role of officials, middlemen, and other influential persons. These developments have raised questions about the very credibility of the KPSC. In such a situation, the KPSC conducting an internal inquiry through its own officers is highly inappropriate and unjustified,” Mr. Ashok said.

He demanded a comprehensive investigation into the recruitment process, covering the role of all individuals and entities linked to the alleged irregularities. The opposition leader stressed the need for an independent probe to restore public confidence in the commission's functioning.