PCS recruitment controversy: Bikram Majithia seeks clarification from minister Harbhajan Singh ETO
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has asked Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO whether his son's name is included in the PCS selection list or not.
Amid the ongoing controversy over the results of the PCS recruitment examination in Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia has sought a reply from Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO.
Sharing a post on social media, Bikram Singh Majithia has asked the minister whether his son Harshjit Singh's name is included in the PCS recruitment selection list. He has asked the minister to clarify his stand before the public in this matter.
Majithia said that discussions regarding alleged irregularities in the recruitment process are underway. Citing the future of the youth, he has reiterated his demand for a CBI probe into the entire matter.
This controversy erupted after the Punjab Public Service Commission announced the results of the PCS main examination. The Commission has selected 751 candidates for interview against 331 posts.
After the results were declared, questions have been raised regarding the selection of certain candidates, examination centers, and candidates with consecutive roll numbers passing the exam.
Earlier too, Bikram Singh Majithia had held a press conference with aspirants to raise the demand for a fair and CBI probe into this recruitment.
Key developments
- Majithia asked the Cabinet minister to clarify the position regarding his son's inclusion in the selection list
- Demanded a CBI probe while alleging irregularities in the recruitment process
- 751 candidates selected for interview for 331 PCS posts
