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Politics
Demand to Remove GPSC Chairman Hasmukh Patel Persists Amid New Member Appointments
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 10:37 PM
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A coalition of 29 organisations has renewed calls to remove GPSC chairman Hasmukh Patel, even as the commission appoints seven new members plus one additional member.
A coalition of 29 organisations has once again demanded the removal of Hasmukh Patel, the chairman of the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC). The call comes after the commission announced the appointment of seven new members and an additional member, a move that has not quelled the dissent.
The organisations argue that Patel’s tenure has been marred by allegations of irregularities and lack of transparency. They insist that a fresh leadership is needed to restore public confidence in the GPSC’s recruitment processes.
The GPSC, headquartered in Ahmedabad, is responsible for recruiting civil servants across the state. The new appointments were made by the state government, but critics say they do not address the underlying concerns about the commission’s functioning.
Patel has defended his record, stating that the commission has taken steps to improve efficiency and fairness. However, the pressure from civil society groups remains strong, with several petitions and public meetings scheduled in the coming weeks.
The state government has yet to respond formally to the demands, but observers expect a debate in the upcoming legislative session.
The organisations argue that Patel’s tenure has been marred by allegations of irregularities and lack of transparency. They insist that a fresh leadership is needed to restore public confidence in the GPSC’s recruitment processes.
The GPSC, headquartered in Ahmedabad, is responsible for recruiting civil servants across the state. The new appointments were made by the state government, but critics say they do not address the underlying concerns about the commission’s functioning.
Patel has defended his record, stating that the commission has taken steps to improve efficiency and fairness. However, the pressure from civil society groups remains strong, with several petitions and public meetings scheduled in the coming weeks.
The state government has yet to respond formally to the demands, but observers expect a debate in the upcoming legislative session.