Patwari alleges BJP government shields corruption and mafias during Shajapur halt

State Congress president Jitu Patwari made a brief stop at Shajapur on Wednesday on his way to join the Satya Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra at Raghogarh. Congress leaders and workers welcomed him on National Highway 52.

Speaking to the media, Patwari levelled allegations against the state government over corruption, mafia rule and law and order. He said the BJP government had broken all records of corruption.

Patwari claimed that more than 500 murders had taken place in the state in cases linked to corruption. He said 52 kinds of mafia, including those in liquor, minerals and administration, were active and the government was giving them protection. According to him, ordinary people were losing their lives because of these mafias, and the government was protecting them instead of acting against them.

Questioning the five-day session of the Assembly, Patwari said the government wanted to hide its misdeeds and corruption. He alleged that keeping the session short would mean less discussion on public issues and the Opposition would not get a full chance to corner the government. Patwari also said that if the government were honest, the winter session would have been called for at least 20 days.