UP Lokayukta recommends removal of minister

Lucknow: The Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh has recommended Chief Minister Mayawati to remove Chandra Ram Yadav, a minister in her cabinet.

Mr Yadav, the small scale industries minister, was also drawing salary as a school principal.

So far, Mayawati has dropped nine ministers based on the recommendations of the Lokayukta.