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Chhattisgarh PSC Scam: Systemic Corruption Revealed

Chhattisgarh PSC Scam: Exposing systemic corruption and nepotism within the state's recruitment process, implicating high-ranking officials and raising questions about the complicity of the then-government.

By Neeraj Thakur
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Chhattisgarh PSC SCANDAL

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Chhattisgarh PSC Scam is shaping up to be one of the most egregious cases of corruption in recent memory, threatening to erode public trust in governance at its very core. The allegations surrounding this scandal are not just grave but strike at the heart of the merit-based selection process that is supposed to underpin government recruitment. Multiple investigative agencies have been mobilised to uncover the depths of this scandal, which has sent shockwaves through the state. 

At the centre of the controversy are accusations of blatant favouritism in the selection of candidates for prestigious positions such as Deputy Collectors, Deputy Superintendents of Police, and other senior roles. These positions, which require the highest levels of integrity and competence, are now under a cloud of suspicion, with claims that the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (PSC) compromised the selection process to favour certain individuals, potentially undermining the very foundation of public administration in the state. The seriousness of these allegations cannot be overstated, as they suggest a systemic manipulation of a process that is meant to be transparent and based solely on merit.

Manipulation in PSC Exams 

Previously, the Chhattisgarh government had stated that they had registered a First Information Report (FIR) to delve into the suspected manipulation of the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) examinations conducted in 2020 and 2021. This FIR, filed by the Economic Offences Wing and Anti-Corruption Bureau (EOW-ACB), marked the beginning of a broader investigation into what now appears to be a deeply entrenched network of corruption. 

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The EOW-ACB also registered at least five separate cases linked to alleged irregularities and corruption, all of which trace back to the tenure of the previous Congress regime. These investigations suggest that the rot in the system may have been festering for years, with the current probe shedding light on practices that could have far-reaching implications for the state’s governance and public trust. The timing and pattern of these allegations point to a possible systemic flaw, where corrupt practices were potentially institutionalised, raising concerns about the integrity of public service recruitment in Chhattisgarh.

The Probe Accesses CBI FIR Copy

The Probe has exclusively obtained a copy of the CBI's FIR related to the Chhattisgarh PSC Scam. The FIR, dated July 9, 2024, was registered at the Raipur district office of the CBI's Anti-Corruption Bureau. The report lays bare the serious nature of the charges being investigated.

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The FIR invokes sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), specifically 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 420 (cheating), alongside provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, including sections 7, 7A, and 12. These sections outline severe offences, ranging from public servants being bribed to taking undue advantage to influence offici

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