Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday attacked the NDA government for making a “hue and cry” over drafting five of Bihar policemen in Delhi’s Anti-Corruption Branch — the latest face-off between Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
“Mr. Kejriwal requested me for officials for strengthening the anti-corruption unit in Delhi, following which I sent the policemen,” he told journalists.
“It's normal for one State to help another,” he added.
“I do not know why the Union government is making a hue and cry over the issue of fighting corruption,” Mr. Kumar added.
On BJP leaders making an issue out of it and questioning the decision to send policemen to Delhi when Bihar was facing shortage of officials, Mr. Kumar retorted,
“Then why Union ministers hailing from Bihar have taken away our officials?”
Three inspectors and two sub—inspectors of Bihar Police have joined the elite ACB following a request by the AAP government to the Bihar administration, a move seen as an effort to reduce the anti—graft body’s reliance on Delhi Police.
The LG office has rejected the appointments saying they do not have his approval and that the ACB functions under his direct authority and control.
Mr. Kumar enjoys a cordial relationship with Mr. Kejriwal. — PTI
