 "Manjhi hits back at BJP over demand to quit")
"Why shall I resign? The BJP, which is asking for my resignation, should first answer about giving important posts to people like Y S Yeduruppa and even those facing vigilance cases and rape charges," Manjhi told reporters on the sidelines of a 'Janata ke Darbar Mein Mukhya Mantri' programme at his residence.
He, however, refused to identify the BJP leader facing rape charges and vigilance cases.
On the controversial appointment of his son-in-law Devendra Kumar as his Personal Assistant (PA) against rules, Manjhi accepted it was a "mistake due to lack of information" which was corrected once his attention was drawn to it.
"The chapter is closed now," he said.
Senior BJP leader and former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi and other party leaders had demanded Manjhi's resignation over the issue.
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