KPSC Re-exam Without Court Order Not Possible, Sidda Tells Assembly

"We cannot let this matter slide. If mistakes have been made, those responsible must be held accountable. KPSC must restore its credibility and function with integrity,

- HT Correspondent

BENGALURU: Responding to concerns over irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) examinations, the chief minister on Wednesday informed the state legislative assembly that the re-examination for Karnataka Civil Services-2023-24 cannot be conducted unless the court gives any such instruction.

" Siddaramaiah said while referring to the recent lapses, particularly in the Kannada translation of the KPSC question papers.

While accusing the previous governments of failing to implement necessary reforms, he emphasized that his administration was committed to cleaning up the system. "KPSC has a history of controversies and court cases. We cannot have a system where question papers are repeatedly mistranslated and recruitment is marred by corruption. There is no doubt—corruption must be eliminated from KPSC," he stated.