Congress Funding Party Office via Liquor Business: Vishwas Sarang
MP Minister Vishwas Sarang claims Congress leaders run illegal liquor trade to fund party offices following a police officer's death in Dewas.
Madhya Pradesh Minister Vishwas Sarang has leveled explosive allegations against the Congress party, claiming that the party is operating an illegal liquor trade across the state to fund its office expenses. These claims come in the wake of a tragic incident in the Dewas district, where a police officer lost his life during an operation to intercept an illegal alcohol consignment.
The Tragedy in Dewas
The controversy erupted following a violent encounter in Dewas district. Dilip Puri, the in-charge of the Khategaon police station, was leading a team to act on intelligence regarding the transportation of illegal liquor. During the operation, a truck carrying the contraband crushed the officer to death.
Following the incident, police seized the vehicle and recovered more than 1,800 litres of alcohol. The death of the officer has sparked outrage and led to a high-level crackdown on the liquor mafia in the region.
Sarang’s Allegations Against Congress Leaders
Speaking to ANI, Minister Vishwas Sarang directly linked the illegal trade to high-ranking local Congress figures. He specifically named Rahul Jaiswal, the Congress in-charge for the Khategaon Assembly constituency, and his brother, Manish Jaiswal.
According to the Minister, the brothers are partners in a liquor shop located in Timarni, which he claims is the epicenter of the illegal activities. Sarang asserted that the entire liquor business in Madhya Pradesh is being managed by the Congress to cover the operational costs of its party office.
"Rahul Jaiswal, the Congress in-charge for the Khategaon Assembly constituency, is involved in the entire matter. He and his brother, Manish Jaiswal, are partners in a liquor shop in Timarni, and this is where the entire matter originated... Congress is running the entire liquor business in Madhya Pradesh to meet the expenses of its party office," Sarang stated.
Funding Political Trips
The Minister did not stop at party office expenses. He further alleged that the "liquor mafias" were responsible for financing the travel of Congress workers who visited Delhi on November 1. Sarang vowed that the government would leave no stone unturned to identify the culprits and ensure that strict legal action is taken against everyone involved in the racket.
Government Response and Compensation
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed deep grief over the demise of Dilip Puri. He has ordered an impartial and thorough investigation into the circumstances of the officer's death to ensure justice is served.
To support the grieving family, the Chief Minister has announced the following measures:
- Financial Aid: A sum of Rs 1 crore as financial assistance to the bereaved family.
- Employment: A directive to provide a compassionate appointment to the wife of the deceased officer for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI).