Karnataka: K.J. George denies smart-meter scam allegations

Karnataka: K.J. George denies smart-meter scam allegations

Energy Minister K.J. George on Tuesday categorically denied allegations made by BJP leader C.N. Ashwath Narayan about a ₹15,000-crore scam involving smart meters. The Minister, speaking at a press conference, said that although he wanted to give his reply in the House itself, he could not do so as the House was adjourned due to the commotions.

Energy Minister George Asserts Transparency in Smart Meter Tender Process, Compliance with KTPP Act

Bengaluru ExpressBangalore, March 27: The smart meter tender process has been conducted transparently, and the BJP’s allegations on this matter are baseless, said Energy Minister K.J. George said on Wednesday. The press conference, held at Vidhan Soudha in the presence of Energy Minister KJ George, Energy Department’s Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta, KPTCL Managing Director Pankaj Kumar Pandey, and BESCOM MD Shivashankara, detailed the s…