The staff wrote in their letter: "On most occasions, the minister's behaviour towards them was 'ashobhaneey' (unbecoming) and that in anger, he makes uncharitable remarks and gets abusive."
The staff members also said that they were leading a "very tense life" because of this, and they were not in a position to continue with their duties with the cabinet minister.
They have also requested the department to immediately relieve them of their duties. Azam Khan is known for his proximity with the Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav.
