General

Kejriwal sacks food minister for corruption

NewsGram Desk

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday sacked Food Minister Asim Ahmed Khan on charges of demanding a bribe from a builder.

Announcing the sacking at a press conference where he played a recorded tape of a conversation purportedly between Khan and the builder, Kejriwal said the case was being referred to the CBI.

"We won't tolerate any corruption, even if it is our minister or legislator," the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader said.

"Till the CBI completes the investigation, he (Khan) will not be a minister," he said.

The food portfolio will go to AAP legislator Imran Hussain, he said.

(IANS)

India aims to double seafood exports to $15 billion by 2030

Philippines posts $359 million BOP surplus in August

Digital Minimalism: Can Students Really Unplug in 2025?

7 Reasons for Indian business expansion to the UAE

Venezuela calls on UN to stop US military moves in Caribbean