KJ George may be axed as Karnataka’s home minister

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, October 29, 2015 : Karnataka’s Home Minister K J George is likely to lose his powerful ministry, as Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President G. Parameshwara, who is being inducted into the Cabinet on Thursday, will take over the same.

 

Parameshwara was keen on Deputy CM’s post, but the Congress high command was not in favour of it, as it would lead to creation of a parallel power centre to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. As a compensation, the party offered him either of the powerful ministries of Home Affairs & Revenue and it is said that Parameshwara opted for the former. However, an official announcement is expected later on Thursday after he takes the official oath.

As George is making way for Parameshwara, he could be appointed as the dedicated minister to oversee the development of Bengaluru, a long-pending demand of the industry, especially the IT sector.

Courtesy: Indiatoday