Karnataka Chief Minister's Political Secretary Dismissed Following Stadium Tragedy
In a swift response to the tragic stampede at a Bengaluru stadium that claimed 11 lives, the Karnataka government has relieved K. Govindaraju from his position as political secretary to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This decision underscores the government's accountability in the wake of such a devastating incident. The official notification confirmed the immediate revocation of his appointment, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
| Jun 6, 2025, 17:01 IST
Immediate Dismissal of Political Secretary
The Karnataka government has announced the immediate dismissal of K. Govindaraju, who served as the political secretary to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This decision comes in the wake of a tragic stampede at a Bengaluru stadium that resulted in the loss of 11 lives and numerous injuries.
An official notification confirmed, "The appointment of K. Govindaraj as Political Secretary to the Chief Minister is hereby revoked with immediate effect. Accordingly, K. Govindaraj is hereby relieved from the post of Political Secretary to the Chief Minister with immediate effect."
K. Govindaraj relieved from the post of Political Secretary to the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with immediate effect, as per a state government notification.
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