Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Former Minister Kawaasi Lakhma Gets Bail, Allegations Revealed

• Former Chhattisgarh Excise Minister Kawaasi Lakhma has been granted conditional interim bail by the Supreme Court in the Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam.
• Lakhma, a six-time MLA and prominent tribal leader from Bastar, was arrested a year ago and will be released soon.
• Conditions for his bail include leaving Chhattisgarh upon release, surrendering his passport, and registering his address with the police.
• The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleges a Rs 2000 crore scam involving a syndicate that manipulated liquor sales, commissions, and policies.
• The ED claims Lakhma received Rs 2 crore monthly for 36 months (total Rs 72 crore) and was instrumental in changing liquor policy.