Dharwad, Karnataka, June 17, 2026 — BJP MLA Arvind Bellad raised strong concerns about the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) scandal during a public interaction. He said, “There is a huge problem in Karnataka regarding examinations.
Everybody knows about the issues in KPSC. Hours of discussion have taken place on the floor of the Assembly regarding the KPSC scandal.”
‘The Insider’
We saw Bellad directly accuse the system of failing young aspirants. He pointed to repeated paper leaks and alleged that selections were happening through unfair means.
Our sources confirmed that over 2 lakh candidates appeared for KPSC exams last year, yet many complained about irregularities.
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Bellad urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to raise his voice against these issues. “Rahul Gandhi should look into these matters and speak up,” he said.
According to reports, at least 3 major exam papers were leaked in the past five years, affecting thousands of students. The scandal has shaken public trust in recruitment exams.
Dharwad, Karnataka: BJP MLA Arvind Bellad says, "There is a huge problem in Karnataka regarding examinations. Everybody knows about the issues in KPSC. Hours of discussion have taken place on the floor of the Assembly regarding the KPSC scandal. There are concerns about… pic.twitter.com/L5ZIwwokgv
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We talked to students outside Dharwad library who expressed frustration. One candidate said, “We prepare for years, but leaks destroy our future.”
Social media platforms are buzzing with videos of Bellad’s statement, and a related social embed is expected to trend soon.
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Our sources confirmed that the Assembly has debated the issue for more than 10 hours across sessions. Despite repeated discussions, no concrete solution has been implemented.
Bellad’s remarks have now reignited the debate, putting pressure on both ruling and opposition leaders.
Statistics show that Karnataka has nearly 12 lakh unemployed youth registered with employment exchanges. Many of them depend on KPSC exams for government jobs. Allegations of corruption and leaks have only deepened their anxiety.
Bellad’s call for Rahul Gandhi’s intervention adds a new political dimension to the controversy.
The video clip of Bellad’s statement is circulating widely, and experts believe it will spark more protests and demands for reform.
