Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has been embroiled in controversy following allegations of corruption linked to the Mahadev app, an online betting platform. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is currently investigating the matter, and there have been calls for Baghel to step down from his position pending the outcome of the probe.
The Mahadev app scam allegedly involved the illegal transfer of funds worth crores of rupees through the app. The ED has claimed that Baghel and his associates received kickbacks from the app's promoters. These allegations have been denied by Baghel, who has called them politically motivated.
The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been at the forefront of demanding Baghel's resignation. BJP leaders have accused Baghel of using the Mahadev app scam to launder money and enrich himself and his cronies. They have also alleged that the scam is just the tip of the iceberg, and that there is much more corruption happening under Baghel's watch.
Baghel has dismissed the BJP's allegations as baseless and has accused the party of trying to destabilize his government. He has also said that he is cooperating fully with the ED investigation and is confident that he will be cleared of all charges.
The Mahadev app scam has cast a shadow over Baghel's government, and it remains to be seen how it will affect his political future. The ED investigation is ongoing, and it is possible that more charges could be filed against Baghel and his associates. If convicted, Baghel could face jail time and a loss of his political position.
The scam has also damaged the reputation of the Congress party, which has been struggling to regain lost ground in Chhattisgarh. The party is hoping that Baghel will be able to clear his name and that the scandal will not derail their chances of winning the next state assembly elections.
The Mahadev app scam is a serious matter, and it is important that the ED investigation is allowed to proceed without any interference. The people of Chhattisgarh deserve to know the truth, and those responsible for any wrongdoing should be brought to justice.