UP: Dinesh Khatik, MoS in Jal Shakti Ministry resigns, alleges corruption in letter to Amit Shah

Dinesh Khatik, Dinesh Khatik, MoS in Jal Shakti Ministry, Uttar Pradesh, UP minister, yogi adityanat — Image Source : PTI (FILE IMAGE) Dinesh Khatik, MoS in Jal Shakti Ministry resigns

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UP minister offers resignation over 'ignorance' by officials
Dinesh Khatik offered his resignation saying departmental officials have been ignoring him
Khatik expressed his desire to resign through a letter addressed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (MoS) for Jal Shakti Department Dinesh Khatik on Wednesday resigned from the Yogi Adityanath-led government in the state. Khatik sent his resignation to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In his resignation letter, Khatik alleged that he was not being listened to as he is from Dalit Community. He also alleged corruption in transfers in the Jal Shakti Department of the UP Government.

The Uttar Pradesh minister said departmental officials have been ignoring him. Khatik expressed his desire to resign through a letter addressed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The letter has gone viral on social media.

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However, when the media in his native Meerut district sought his reaction over his resignation, Khatik merely said, "There is no such issue." (Esa koi vishay nahi hai). Sources close to the minister in Meerut said he has gone to Delhi.