Disclose 'corrupt' minister's name: Rather asks Azad

Jammu, Jan 14 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today said that the Assembly will not be allowed to function smoothly unless the ''corrupt minister's name was disclosed in the floor of the House.

Speaking to mediapersons outside the House, Mr Rather said Shoaib Lone, MLA, had disclosed the name of the ''corrupt minister'' to Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, which the latter had not revaled in the House.

''The Chief Minister shall have to speak in the House and disclose the name before the legislators the otherwise the Opposition will not allow the House to continue smoothly,'' Mr Rather said.

Not happy with Mr Azad's reply in the House, Mr Rather said, ''We are not satisfied with the reply from the Chief Minister as no action has been taken against the corrupt minister.'' UNI VBH/VJ NY RS2133