Dr. Praveen Verma has been appointed as the acting Chairman of Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC). An official statement was released by the Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday. A professional doctor, Dr. Verma was earlier appointed as a CGPSC member on July 16, 2021.
His appointment came at a time when CGPSC is mired in controversies. Several allegations have been made on this body, that less qualified aspirants, specifically relatives of ruling party leaders, bureaucrats, and influential individuals, were favored over eligible and meritorious students. Claims were made that these under qualified candidates were intentionally qualified and placed on the merit list. This has sparked protests by the major opposition party BJP and students.
