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Rajasthan Public Service Commission member Dr. Manju Sharma has resigned from her post. Her decision comes amid the Rajasthan High Court's scrutiny of the SI Recruitment-2021 paper leak case. Sharma stated she resigned voluntarily to protect the Commission's dignity and transparency. The move has intensified political debates about recruitment process reforms in the state.

Key Points: RPSC Member Manju Sharma Resigns After HC SI Paper Leak Remarks

  • Resignation follows Rajasthan HC's strong remarks on SI exam irregularities
  • Sharma cites need to protect Commission's dignity and transparency
  • No pending investigations or charges against her personally
  • Political sparring continues between BJP and Congress over accountability
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RPSC member Manju Sharma resigns amid HC's remarks on SI recruitment case

Rajasthan RPSC member Manju Sharma resigns amid High Court scrutiny of SI Recruitment-2021 paper leak case, citing protection of Commission's dignity and transparency.

"Being always in favor of purity in public life... I am voluntarily submitting my resignation - Dr. Manju Sharma"

Jaipur, Sep 1

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) member Manju Sharma has stepped down from her post in the wake of the Rajasthan High Court’s recent remarks in connection with the SI Recruitment-2021 paper leak case.

Her resignation has once again brought the recruitment controversy to the centre of state politics.

In her resignation letter to the Governor, Dr. Sharma wrote that she has always worked with transparency and integrity throughout her executive and private life.

“But due to a controversy arising in a recent recruitment process, my personal reputation and the dignity of the entire Commission have been affected,” she said.

Clarifying her stand, she noted that no investigation is pending against her in any police station or investigative agency, nor has she ever been named an accused in any case.

“Still, being always in favor of purity in public life, and considering the dignity, impartiality and transparency of the Commission as paramount, I am voluntarily submitting my resignation,” she added.

Manju Sharma was appointed as a member of the RPSC in October 2020 by the then Congress government. She assumed charge on October 15, 2020, and her tenure was scheduled to continue till October 14, 2026.

On Monday, she formally submitted her resignation to the Governor.

Before her appointment to the Commission, Sharma served as an Assistant Professor at the Government College in Bharatpur. Her academic background and administrative experience were seen as an asset to the Commission when she was inducted. The resignation comes at a time when the RPSC has been under scrutiny over the SI Recruitment-2021 examination.

The High Court recently made strong observations while hearing petitions related to irregularities in the exam, reigniting debate over recruitment transparency in Rajasthan.

The paper leak case has already led to political sparring between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress, with both sides trading allegations over accountability.

Sharma’s resignation is being viewed as an attempt to uphold the credibility of the Commission at a sensitive time, though it has also intensified discussions about systemic reforms needed in recruitment processes.

She is the wife of well-known poet Kumar Vishwas.

- IANS

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Priya S
Respect for stepping down voluntarily. At least she's maintaining the dignity of the position. But the real culprits who actually leaked the paper are still roaming free. The investigation should continue!
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Aman W
Typical political drama before elections. Both BJP and Congress are equally responsible for these recruitment messes in Rajasthan. They play with students' careers for political gains. Shameful!
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Neha E
Being Kumar Vishwas's wife, she was always in the spotlight. Maybe that's why she resigned quickly to avoid more controversy. But the system needs complete overhaul, not just symbolic resignations.
Siddharth J
The real issue is that honest candidates suffer while the system protects the powerful. We need digital, transparent recruitment processes with live monitoring. Old methods are too vulnerable to corruption.
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Michael C
Working in education sector myself, I appreciate her academic background. But when you're in such responsible positions, you need to ensure zero tolerance for malpractice. Hope this leads to genuine reforms.

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