Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah'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 state government has relieved K. Govindaraju from his position as political secretary to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The official notification confirmed the immediate revocation of his appointment, highlighting the government's accountability in the wake of this unfortunate incident. This decision underscores the seriousness with which the state is addressing the aftermath of the tragedy, aiming to ensure such incidents are prevented in the future. Read on to learn more about the implications of this decision and the ongoing investigations.
| Jun 6, 2025, 17:01 IST
Political Secretary Dismissed Amid Bengaluru Stadium Incident
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 left many others injured.
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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