Energy Minister K J George
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Chikkamagaluru: The Chief Minister’s chair is not vacant right now and the government will not change just because a few people are talking about it, Energy Minister K J George said on Saturday.
Speaking to reporters, he said, “The High Command has instructed everyone not to discuss the issue of changing the Chief Minister. As for me, I have not discussed it anywhere so far.”
Referring to reports of an argument with Social Welfare Minister H C Mahadevappa during the Cabinet meeting, he said, “It is not true. Discussions during cabinet meetings are normal, but they cannot be discussed publicly.”
He also said, “Elephant attacks are increasing in the Malnad region. We must ensure that neither the elephants nor people are troubled. I will speak with the Forest Minister about taking measures to control the situation.”