PATNA: Even as suspense over his resignation continues, state social welfare minister Madan Sahni on Saturday lashed out at his cabinet colleague Jibesh Kumar for suggesting him to maintain a balance with the senior officials of the department.
Sahni, who offered to resign from his post following differences with a senior IAS officer, asked Kumar to remain within his limits.
“I am not a ‘dalal (middleman)’ that I will maintain a balance with the officials. I am a political creature. Moreover, I know from which background he comes from. He belongs to my native district. It’s better for him not to cross the limits,” Sahni told the media.
Sahni was in Muzaffarpur on Saturday to attend an inaugural function of a private hospital there.
Kumar, who was also in Muzaffarpur to attend a function on the campus of the BRA Bihar University, said he didn’t intend to hurt the sentiments of his cabinet colleague.
Earlier, Sahni had told mediapersons that he would submit his resignation to CM Nitish Kumar.
“I have sought an appointment with the CM for the purpose. The response is still awaited,” Sahni said before leaving for Patna in his official car.
