Sacked UP minister breaks down, says relations with 'Netaji' can't change

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Minister Balram Yadav, apparently sacked for facilitating the merger of Quami Ekta Dal (QED) of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari with the ruling Samajwadi Party, on Wednesday broke down and said that he would abide by the high command's decision.

Recalling his association with the Samajwadi Party, he said that his relations with party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav would never change.

"My relationship with the Samajwadi Party and 'netaji' (Mulayam) cannot change ever. I have completed all the tasks given to me by the party with full dedication and diligence," Yadav told the media.

"I am with the Samajwadi Party since its inception. I welcome the decision of the party, I will adhere by my party's command and will keep on fulfilling my responsibility towards it," he added.