PSC exam scam: Governor summons Kerala Public Service Commission Secretary
The PSC is battling a controversy over alleged anomalies in evaluation. An SIT of the Crime Branch is probing the alleged malpractices
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar summoned Saju George, Secretary of the Kerala Public Service Commission, on Friday (August 21, 2026) to address alleged irregularities in the conduct of examinations. Sources reported the 15-minute meeting aimed to gather information on the ongoing controversy and the investigation's progress.
The Public Service Commission is facing criticism over reported anomalies in evaluation, with a Special Investigation Team from the Crime Branch investigating the alleged malpractices. The Governor's decision to summon State Police Chief Ravada Chandrasekhar over similar allegations had already caused controversy. Chief Minister V.D.
Satheesan protested the Lok Bhavan's involvement, while Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan demanded clarification on whether the Lok Bhavan summoned the officer without the Chief Minister's or Home Minister's knowledge.
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