Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath (Photo | PTI) 
Nation

After offering to quit, UP minister meets Adityanath; says will continue on post

The minister in the letter alleged that he is being ignored by officials as he is Dalit and alleged corruption in his department.

PTI

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Jal Shakti Dinesh Khatik on Thursday met CM Yogi Adityanath, saying he put up his all issues before him and will continue on his post.

The meeting came after a letter of Khatik to Union Home Minister Amit Shah offering to quit surfaced on social media.

The minister in the letter alleged that he is being ignored by officials as he is Dalit and alleged corruption in his department.

Khatik met Adityanath at 5 Kalidas Marg, the CM's official residence here. "Whatever my issues were, I have put them before the CM. Action will be taken," Khatik told reporters after coming out from the CM's residence.

"The government is running under the leadership of the CM, who has a zero-tolerance policy (towards corruption) and he will continue to work. I will also continue working," Khatik said.

State Cabinet Minister Swatantra Dev Singh was also present during the meeting. When specifically asked whether action will be taken against officers, Khatik only said, "I have put all issues before him."

INTERVIEW | Budget shunned short-term populism, reflects yearning to be developed nation: PM Modi

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar continues India's policy of not engaging with Pakistan at the toss

'Witnessing betrayal of Indian farmers': Rahul Gandhi sharpens attack on Centre over US trade deal

'Hope he is safe': Family seeks his return despite US confirmation on missing Bengaluru student’s death

Debate, vote on motion to remove LS Speaker Om Birla to be taken up on March 9: Rijiju

SCROLL FOR NEXT