Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi was today at the centre of a controversy over appointment of his son-in-law Devendra Kumar as his personal assistant, evoking sharp criticism following which Kumar resigned from the post.   

"I have sent my resignation to chief minister's personal secretary," Kumar, who was appointed as personal assistant of Manjhi, told PTI. He said that he has put in his paper as people were raising fingers over his appointment.   

Earlier, Manjhi appointed Kumar as his PA and another kin as personal staff, evoking sharp criticism from the BJP which accused the chief minister of violating rules.   

As per a notification of the state cabinet secretariat department issued in June this year, Manjhi appointed Kumar as his personal assistant.   

Another Manjhi kin Satyendra Kumar has been appointed as a peon.