Reacting for the primary time to the resignation of RJD MLC Karthik Kumar as a minister within the Bihar cupboard, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday stated that his authorities has not given shelter to deprave folks. He stated that these indulging in acts of corruption are “not tolerated” below his regime.
Kartik aka Karthikeya Singh on Wednesday (August 31) resigned from the federal government, He is dealing with prices in a 2014 kidnapping case, and was barred from being arrested till Thursday following an order from the Danapur District and Sessions Court.
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On Tuesday, Karthik modified his portfolio from regulation ministry to sugarcane industries ministry. Shamim Ahmed, who was the sugarcane business minister, has been made the regulation minister of the state.
A significant motive for Karthik’s resignation stems from Nitish’s want to make sure “right optics” earlier than venturing into nationwide politics.
An RJD chief stated, “We additionally need to keep away from pointless criticism of the federal government. The opposition BJP has already attacked us for the inclusion of some ministers with controversial backgrounds. While the RJD has to consider varied elements, together with social distancing and the clout of leaders of their respective fields, earlier than deciding on ministers, the celebration additionally desires to speak about its good governance initiatives. ,
The BJP, which misplaced its place in Bihar’s ruling alliance in August after Nitish’s JD(U) re-aligned with the RJD, criticized Karthik’s resolution to incorporate Karthik within the cupboard growth on August 16 regardless of a warrant towards him Is.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
