Tuesday, January 24 2006 13:51 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

New Delhi: Bihar Governor Buta Singh today (Jan 24, 2006) made it clear that he would not step down in the wake of the Supreme Court strong observation against him on the dissolution of the State assembly.

"I will take salute on January 26 in Patna," he told reporters here.

"Who told you that I am resigning? I have not said anything on it," Singh said shortly after the Supreme Court observation. Refusing any further comment on the Supreme Court judgement, he claimed the Bihar administration had 'fully implemented' the October 7 verdict by conducting assembly elections in a 'remarkable' manner.

To a pointed question whether he was stepping down, Singh said, "The Bihar Assembly was aimed at favouring a particular political party, he declined to comment. "No comments. I have nothing to say".

Singh abruptly ended his press conference, saying he would study the full judgement.