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- The Indian Express investigation revealed years of recruitment irregularities and political patronage at the Karnataka Public Service Commission.
- Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar allegedly used his position to facilitate corruption while being protected by both BJP and Congress governments.
- The probe identified another member, Shakuntala Dundigoudar, whose appointment followed a sudden expansion of the commission and coincided with her husband's business growth.
- These findings highlight a lack of rigorous qualification standards for commission members and the failure of oversight mechanisms.
What to watch next
- The CID investigation into recruitment irregularities at the KPSC
- Further legal developments regarding the appointments of commission members
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