INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 19th SEP 2026

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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 19th SEP 2026.

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1. KPSC Controversy — Institutional Integrity and Political Patronage

An Indian Express investigation examined alleged irregularities surrounding Karnataka Public Service Commission chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, who was suspended on August 25 following allegations involving his daughter’s government appointment and a leaked recruitment examination paper. The investigation traces repeated red flags during his tenure across governments led by both BJP and Congress, raising the larger issue of political influence over a constitutional recruitment body. Senior officials who attempted transparency reforms reportedly complained of misuse of authority, irregular interviews and interference in recruitment processes. The controversy is constitutionally significant because State Public Service Commissions are expected to function independently; Article 316 deals with appointment and tenure, while Article 317 provides mechanisms for removal and suspension. Logic: compromised recruitment institutions undermine merit and citizens’ confidence in public employment. Stand/Gist: the investigation highlights that institutional safeguards are insufficient when appointments, oversight and accountability become politically mediated; structural reforms and transparent selection of PSC members are essential.

2. Tata Sons — RBI Regulation, Listing and Boardroom Divide