The university syndicate rejected his request for leave without pay, citing provisions of the Bihar State Universities Act, 1976. Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary's appointment as an assistant professor at Pataliputra University has sparked controversy, especially after his request for leave without pay was rejected citing. Patna (Bihar) [India], August 18 (ANI): Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan has written to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, urging the state government to.