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News1806-01-2026, 13:34

Baghel to Visit Jailed Lakhma in Liquor Scam; Son Gets Bail

  • Former CM Bhupesh Baghel to visit ex-Excise Minister Kawasi Lakhma in jail over Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam.
  • Baghel's son, Chaitanya Baghel, granted bail in the same liquor scam case.
  • Kawasi Lakhma, a six-time tribal MLA and former minister, is accused of accumulating ₹72 crore; claims illiteracy led to unknowingly signing documents.
  • ED identified Saumya Chaurasia as the scam coordinator, naming Lakhma and Chaitanya Baghel as political executives in the ₹2883 crore scam.
  • BJP leaders question Congress's stance, implying Lakhma is being left to 'rot in jail' while Baghel's son gets bail.

Why It Matters: Baghel's visit to Lakhma highlights political dynamics amid the ongoing Chhattisgarh liquor scam.

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