Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Karnataka Minister Denies Resignation Claims Over Interference Allegations
There were rumors that a minister in Karnataka, India, named K J George, was going to quit his job because he said someone was interfering in his work.
This someone is the son of the Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah.
People were talking about it, and even a member of the opposition party mentioned it in the state's assembly.
But K J George said these rumors aren't true.
He said he's not quitting and he trusts the Chief Minister.
He made this clear in front of everyone in the assembly.
Speculations arose that Karnataka Energy Minister K J George threatened to resign due to alleged interference by MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah.
George clarified in the Legislative Assembly that the claims were false.
BJP MLA V Sunil Kumar raised the issue in the Assembly, prompting George's response.
George denied making any statements to TV channels about resigning.
George expressed full confidence in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
- Who
- K J George, Karnataka Energy Minister
- What
- Denial of resignation claims and allegations of interference
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Karnataka Legislative Assembly
- Why
- To clarify and dismiss reports of resignation due to alleged interference by CM's son
- Minister
- K J George
- Department
- Energy
- Alleged Interference By
- MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah
- Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- Party
- Congress
- Assembly
- Karnataka Legislative Assembly
- MLA Raising Issue
- V Sunil Kumar