LAHORE: Syed Samsam Bukhari, a senior PTI leader, on Wednesday took oath as Information Minister of Punjab province, a day after Fayyaz Chohan was removed from the position for making derogatory remarks against Hindu community.
Punjab governor Chaudhry Sarwar administered oath to the new minister at a ceremony attended by government officials.
Chohan was removed after he faced outrage for his remarks, with calls mounting for his removal.
The minster was summoned by Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar who asked sough explanation for his statement which hurt sentiment of Hindu minority .
The minister who had apologized in the day for his remarks tendered resignation after meeting with the chief minister, according to a Punjab government spokesman.
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