BJP Leaders Push President Murmu for Supreme Court Probe into Kerala PSC Corruption

On a chilly evening in New Delhi, a small but determined BJP delegation slipped into the Rashtrapati Bhavan to hand over a thick bundle of papers to President Droupadi Murmu. The group – chaired by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the party’s Kerala state chief, and accompanied by Rajya Sabha MPs PT Usha and C Sadanandan Master – was there for one purpose: to get the President to act on the Kerala Governor’s recommendation that the Supreme Court look into a spate of scandals rocking the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC).

According to the representation, dated 26 October, the KPSC has been riddled with what the MPs call “systemic corruption, nepotism and political interference.” They point to a July 2023 recruitment exam for senior posts in the State Planning Board where, oddly enough, ten questions worth a total of 58 marks were left completely un‑checked on every one of the 228 answer sheets – a mistake that, they argue, helped the top‑ranked candidate.

The complaint also flags a string of other irregularities: complaints about the hiring of DIET lecturers and Assistant Information Officers, allegations that eligibility criteria were bent, and reports that temporary staff with political links continue to occupy posts despite eligible rank‑list candidates waiting in line. Youth groups and rank‑holders have been holding up signs and staging strikes, demanding transparency.

What makes the plea more than just political posturing, the MPs say, is the involvement of the Crime Branch’s Special Investigation Team. The SIT has logged 180 complaints concerning KPSC exams and earmarked nine examinations for further probing. Moreover, the representation highlights the hefty salary revisions for the commission’s chairman and members approved by the previous LDF government in 2025 – a point they claim adds fuel to the fire.

Under Article 317 of the Constitution, the President can refer matters concerning the removal of a Public Service Commission member to the Supreme Court. The delegation urged Murmu to invoke this provision, echoing the Governor’s earlier request for a judicial inquiry. They even asked for a personal audience to hand over the documents and press the case directly.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Chandrasekhar stressed that the issue is not merely about bureaucratic mis‑steps; it touches the future of thousands of Malayali youths who have been waiting for jobs that, in their view, have been unfairly siphoned away. “When the President acts, it sends a clear signal that merit and fairness still matter in our democracy,” he said.

While the President has not yet commented publicly, the BJP hopes that the combined pressure from the Governor, the Supreme Court route, and the mounting public unrest will force a swift, independent investigation. The case remains under close watch, with many wondering if the Supreme Court will indeed be called upon to untangle the alleged web of corruption at KPSC.