BJP Accuses Bribery in Karnataka Vet Officer Hiring; Candidates Seek Police Action

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised serious allegations regarding the recruitment process for veterinary officers in Karnataka, claiming that positions within the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) were being sold through intermediaries for sums reaching up to Rs 80 lakh. In a statement shared on its official X account, the BJP revealed that over 50 candidates have approached law enforcement, alleging significant irregularities, bribery, and manipulation in the recruitment process. These candidates are calling for the cancellation of the current recruitment and demand that the process be restarted. Additionally, the BJP pointed to a recording that has been circulating on social media, which they assert demonstrates that jobs were being offered in exchange for money. However, it is important to note that these allegations have not been substantiated, and no formal police report naming specific individuals has been confirmed. Furthermore, Times Now Digital has not independently verified the authenticity, source, or date of the recording in question.

The BJP has also directed its criticism towards the ruling Congress party, suggesting that serious concerns have emerged regarding the recruitment practices under the current government in Karnataka. The party has posed the question, "Where is Rahul Gandhi? These candidates are seeking answers." Reports from Kannada media indicate that a group of candidates has filed a complaint at the Vidhana Soudha police station in Bengaluru, requesting that the recruitment process be halted and repeated. One candidate has alleged that intermediaries were soliciting money for securing a position. It is crucial to emphasize that these claims are based on the statements of the complainants and have yet to be validated by any investigative body. The recruitment process in question involves filling 400 veterinary officer positions within the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department, which includes 342 regular posts and 58 backlog vacancies, selected through a preliminary examination, a main examination, and an interview process.