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BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Double Standards Over Karnataka Exam Leak
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Core Event
On October 1, 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) publicly charged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with double standards after he remained silent on a corruption scandal involving a veterinary officers recruitment examination in Karnataka. BJP MP and spokesperson Sambit Patra argued that the Congress party demands investigations in BJP-ruled states while opposing a court-monitored probe of the Karnataka case, where a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been ordered.
Background & Context
The contested examination was held on January 8 and 9, 2026, for 400 veterinary officer posts. Karnataka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) allege that the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Controller of Examinations and IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar facilitated a paper leak to a middleman. The Karnataka High Court, on September 21, directed the formation of an SIT to investigate the alleged irregularities. The state government subsequently filed a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the High Court’s order.
Data & Statistics
- Approximately 1,400 candidates appeared for the exam; 329 were selected.
- Investigators allege at least 11 candidates paid a total of INR1.52 crore to obtain the leaked paper.
- A diamond necklace valued at INR22 lakh was reportedly purchased by an IAS officer using payoffs linked to the leak.
Official Statements & Responses
Sambit Patra framed the Karnataka challenge as “judicial overreach against government leadership” and questioned why Congress does not address similar controversies in states where it holds power. He also demanded that Rahul Gandhi disclose who possesses the INR22-lakh necklace and the circumstances of its gifting. Rahul Gandhi has not issued a public response to these accusations, according to the reports.
Verbatim Quotes
“Rahul Gandhi should also tell the truth about the necklace. Who has the INR22-lakh necklace? Who was it gifted to and when was it gifted?” — Mr. Patra, MP and spokesperson