The Rs 4,000 crore liquor scam in Chhattisgarh has now entered a new phase, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) formally bringing former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel under investigation. The alleged involvement of high-ranking political figures has sparked heated debate, with the investigation drawing attention not only to the financial ramifications but also to its political undercurrents.
Baghel, who served as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh for several years, is now at the center of the investigation, which alleges that his administration was complicit in facilitating illegal transactions tied to the state’s liquor distribution system. Evidence gathered by the ED suggests that the process of issuing liquor licenses was marred by irregularities and possibly manipulated to benefit certain businesses with political ties.