Punjab Governor Accepts Resignation Of Ranike

CM To Look After Portfolios Of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Dairy Development And Welfare Of SC/BC

5 Dariya News

Chandigarh 17-Sep-2012

Punjab Governor Mr. Shivraj V Patil today accepted the resignation of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Dairy Development and Welfare of SC/BC Minister Gulzar Singh Ranike, who stepped down as Cabinet Minister on moral grounds following the vigilance inquiry ordered to probe into his former PA's alleged involvement in the misappropriation of public funds disbursement.Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister's office said that Mr. Ranike had submitted his resignation to the Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal yesterday, which was subsequently forwarded to the Governor for his immediate acceptance.Meanwhile, the portfolios of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Dairy Development and Welfare of SC/BC held by Mr. Ranike would now be looked after by the Chief Minister till further orders, the spokesperson added.