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Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Jagdish Devda accused of taking ₹1 crore bribe for liquor shop contracts
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 08:45 AM
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Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda has been charged with accepting a crore‑rupee bribe to secure two liquor‑shop contracts in Bhopal and to facilitate approval of a bogus FDR.
The Enforcement Directorate has lodged a case against Jagdish Devda, the Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, alleging that he received a payment of one crore rupees from liquor dealer Deepam Raichura. The money is said to have been given in exchange for securing two liquor‑shop licences in Bhopal and for influencing officials to approve a fabricated Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR).
According to the agency, the alleged bribe was transferred through a series of transactions designed to conceal its origin. The investigation also claims that Devda used his official position to expedite the issuance of the licences, bypassing standard procedures.
The case has drawn attention to the broader issue of corruption in the state's liquor distribution network, prompting calls for stricter oversight. Devda has not yet made a public comment, and legal proceedings are expected to continue in the coming weeks.
If proven, the allegations could lead to criminal charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and may have political repercussions for the ruling party in Madhya Pradesh.
According to the agency, the alleged bribe was transferred through a series of transactions designed to conceal its origin. The investigation also claims that Devda used his official position to expedite the issuance of the licences, bypassing standard procedures.
The case has drawn attention to the broader issue of corruption in the state's liquor distribution network, prompting calls for stricter oversight. Devda has not yet made a public comment, and legal proceedings are expected to continue in the coming weeks.
If proven, the allegations could lead to criminal charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and may have political repercussions for the ruling party in Madhya Pradesh.