Bihar Minister Santosh Suman expressed “full satisfaction” together with his function within the state’s new NDA authorities, dismissing any discord highlighted by his father Jitan Ram Manjhi, a former chief minister and founding father of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), as reported by PTI. Suman, who assumed cost of the SC and ST Welfare and Info Expertise departments, responded to queries relating to Manjhi’s combined sentiments about HAM receiving just one cupboard berth as a substitute of extra coveted portfolios.
“I’m totally happy. His (Manjhi’s) private opinion ought to be sought,” stated Suman, who additionally serves because the nationwide president of the four-MLA-strong HAM.
In accordance with PTI, Manjhi had asserted that he was supplied the chief minister’s submit if he switched to the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ led by the RJD. He likened his demand for added cupboard berths and higher portfolios within the NDA authorities to “a member of the family asking for a 3rd roti if two don’t suffice”.
Suman disapproved of his father’s claims concerning the CM’s post-offer, stating, “That is nonsense”, and remarked, “I imagine he solely needs the higher alternative for the occasion to serve the individuals. We’ve acquired the chance and for that, I sincerely thank Chief Minister Nitish Kumar”.
Lower than a 12 months in the past, Suman relinquished his ministerial place when Manjhi, underneath strain from Kumar to merge HAM with JD(U), parted methods, exited the ‘Mahagathbandhan’, and joined the NDA. There are speculations that Kumar’s re-entry into the NDA won’t sit effectively with companions like Manjhi and RLJD president Upendra Kushwaha, who each joined the BJP-led coalition after their relationships soured with the chief minister.
Nevertheless, Suman dismissed this concern, stating “I’m excited to have the knowledge know-how division. The state is making efforts to evolve into an IT hub. That I might be part of this course of is a matter of pleasure.” He additionally affirmed that HAM might be “firmly by the NDA’s aspect” within the upcoming biennial polls to 6 Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar, and expressed confidence in successful the newly shaped authorities within the belief vote which is scheduled on February 12.