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Karnataka Energy Minister K. J. George Denies Resignation Rumours, Affirms Confidence in CM

Officials trace the flap to a show-cause notice for KPTCL’s chief, saying the matter ended with his explanation.

Overview

  • K. J. George told the Assembly he has not resigned and said he has full confidence in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
  • Siddaramaiah labeled the resignation reports false as BJP members raised the issue on the House floor.
  • The episode followed a show-cause notice to KPTCL managing director Pankaj Kumar Pandey for missing a CM-convened meeting.
  • CM legal adviser A. S. Ponnanna said Pandey’s reply closed the matter and dismissed claims of any mediation or truce.
  • George and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar rejected allegations that Yathindra Siddaramaiah interfered in the Energy Department.