MediaNews4U’s circulating appointment claim featuring Ganesh Nachikethu. The Karnataka government has denied appointing him. Screenshot: Supplied
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has denied appointing Ganesh Nachikethu as “State Head – PR & Communication”, clarifying that he holds no government or government-related position.
The Department of Information and Public Relations issued the clarification after reports claiming such an appointment circulated in some media outlets.
Karnataka Varthe: official clarification
Department says no appointment was made
Information and Public Relations Commissioner M.N. Anucheth, IPS, said the government had not appointed Nachikethu to any post and that he was not working in the government or in any position connected with it.
The department asked members of the public and media representatives not to be confused by the reports.
Circulating claims contradicted by clarification
The supplied screenshots show posts claiming that Nachikethu had joined the Karnataka government in a PR and communication leadership role. The department’s clarification directly contradicts that appointment claim.
The clarification does not say who originated the claim or attribute it to Nachikethu. It also does not announce any inquiry or action against him.
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