PATNA, Nov. 14 -- Nearly nine months after joining as assistant professor in the department of political science in AN College under Pataliputra University, Bihar's rural work minister Ashok Choudhary has now landed in another controversy over the 'office of profit' issue and the matter has been referred to Advocate General (AG) SD Sanjay for opinion by the Lok Bhawan. The controversy arose as Choudhary applied for lien or leave without pay just a day after his joining on February 17, 2026 and the matter was presented on August 19, 2026 for approval before the University Syndicate, which declined citing Bihar State Universities' Act, 1976 and proposed to refer the matter to the Lok Bhawan for guidance. AG Sanjay has sought discussion on the matter with all concerned. "I will discuss all the aspects before arriving at a decision. I have called the secretary to the Governor, Pataliputra University V-C and others for discussion, as there are legal issues involved," he added. P3...