Patna, (Bihar Times): When Nitish Kumar became the chief minister of Bihar on November 24, 2005 he brought in many things new––even new swanky cars for his ministers. The government purchased 56 luxury cars for a sum of Rs three crore for 28 ministers. Two years later these cars are being abandoned and the old order prevails.

Some media reports hold bad roads responsible for it while others feel that Ambassador is still more comfortable than these luxurious limousine.

Most ministers complain about the high-maintenance rides and lack of leg space.

Fourteen of the 28 ministers were granted luxury rides. But, chief minister Nitish Kumar and deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi travel mostly in Ambassadors. Luxury cars, however, remain a part of their carcades.

Water resources minister Ramashray Prasad Singh, according reports, gave a written complaint about the new cars.

Sources said that the inquiry failed to find any technical flaw in the new cars. But there is no way to dissuade the senior ministers from demanding the Ambassadors back.

Modi while talking to a section of media admitted that the state government was going to order for 100 more Ambassador cars. He added that the government was forced to purchase more of the old faithful car as the state had a number of senior bureaucrats and officials in the sub-division and block levels who had no official vehicle.

The luxury cars would be given to other officers once the Ambassadors arrive in a few months.

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