Kerala minister K.M. Mani
resigns over bar scam
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala's Finance Minister K.M. Mani on Tuesday, 10 November 2015,
resigned over the bar scam in the state, following hectic political parleys all
day long here in the state capital.
Addressing reporters at his official residence,
the 82-year-old Mani -- who is also the country's longest serving legislator --
said that being the state's law minister, "I have to respect the law and
hence I have resigned".
"I have already informed the chief minister
(Oommen Chandy) of my decision to resign. Through a special messenger, I will
send my resignation to the CM," he said.
"I take this opportunity to thank the CM
and all other leaders who extended support to me."
"We also wish to state that we will
continue to support the United Democratic Front government," said Mani.
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