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Chhattisgarh Tribal Minister Accused in Rs 20 Crore Land Plot Controversy
✍️ NDTV
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 03:02 AM
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The tribal affairs minister of Chhattisgarh is under scrutiny over a Rs 20 crore land plot and a dispute concerning a "general" entry, sources say.
The tribal affairs minister of Chhattisgarh has been drawn into a controversy involving a land parcel valued at around Rs 20 crore. Reports indicate that the plot, allegedly linked to the minister, has become the centre of a political row over a so‑called "general" entry, raising questions about procedural propriety.
State officials have reportedly launched an inquiry to ascertain the details of the transaction and the nature of the "general" entry, which opponents claim bypasses standard norms. The minister, who heads the tribal welfare portfolio, has not publicly commented on the allegations.
The issue has sparked debate in the state assembly, with opposition parties demanding transparency and a thorough investigation. If proven, the matter could have implications for the minister's political standing and the broader governance of tribal affairs in the region.
Local media outlets are closely monitoring the developments, noting that the controversy arrives at a time when land allocation and tribal rights remain sensitive topics in Chhattisgarh.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as authorities examine the financial and procedural aspects of the alleged deal.
State officials have reportedly launched an inquiry to ascertain the details of the transaction and the nature of the "general" entry, which opponents claim bypasses standard norms. The minister, who heads the tribal welfare portfolio, has not publicly commented on the allegations.
The issue has sparked debate in the state assembly, with opposition parties demanding transparency and a thorough investigation. If proven, the matter could have implications for the minister's political standing and the broader governance of tribal affairs in the region.
Local media outlets are closely monitoring the developments, noting that the controversy arrives at a time when land allocation and tribal rights remain sensitive topics in Chhattisgarh.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as authorities examine the financial and procedural aspects of the alleged deal.