New Delhi, July 19 (UNI) Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today hit out at the BJP-led central government, accusing it of handing over the forests of Chhattisgarh to the Adani Group in violation of environmental laws and tribal rights.
In a post on X, Priyanka alleged that the government is blatantly violating the PESA Act and the directives of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), leading to the destruction of forested land in the state.
She further claimed that former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel was preparing to raise this issue in the State Assembly. However, in an apparent attempt to silence him, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at his residence early Friday morning and arrested his son.
“The BJP government has handed over all of Chhattisgarh’s forests to Adani. In blatant violation of the PESA Act and the directives of the NGT, the forests are being destroyed. Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel was going to raise this issue in the Assembly. To stop him, the ED conducted a raid at his residence early in the morning and arrested his son.” the Wayanad MP said.
She further added, “Over the past 11 years, the country has come to understand very well that these are tactics used to suppress the voice of the people and silence the opposition. But such methods can neither suppress the truth nor intimidate the opposition. Every single Congress worker stands firmly with Baghel.”
It may be mentioned that the ED yesterday arrested Chaitanya, son of Bhupesh Baghel in connection with money laundering related to an alleged liquor scam.
