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Karnataka Energy Minister K J George denies claims of him resigning over ‘interference’ by CM Siddaramaiah’s son
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The Indian Express
Speaking to reporters, K J George asked whether he had made any allegations of interference till now.
(File Photo)Speculations that Karnataka Energy Minister K J George had threatened to resign due to alleged interference in his department by MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, created a buzz in political circles Thursday.
This prompted George to clarify in the Legislative Assembly that the claims made were far from the truth.
Reports of an unhappy George had surfaced Thursday morning, which contended that the minister had threatened to resign on Wednesday evening during the Congress Legislature Party meeting.
“TV media is reporting that George has resigned due to interference by CM’s son.