Bengaluru, Aug. 28 -- Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday launched a strong attack on Minister Priyank Kharge, holding the State government responsible for the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) losing public confidence.

Kumaraswamy alleged that the KPSC had become a "minister-sponsored body" and questioned the government's handling of the constitutional recruitment agency.

He also trained his guns on Priyank Kharge over the absence of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar, questioning the explanations given by the Home Department.

Kumaraswamy said the government had initially stated that Gyanendra Kumar had gone to his native place after his father fell ill and had obtained permission to do so. The Home Minister had also repo...