The opposition BJP has accused
Chhattisgarh Excise Minister Kawasi Lakhma of violating the coronavirus lockdown norms during his visit to Raigarh district on Saturday and demanded registration of a case.
The minister, however, has refuted the charges by terming them as "baseless".
"At a time when people are being asked to stay indoors and not to step out unnecessarily to prevent the spread of coronavirus, state minister Kawasi Lakhma made a surprise visit to Raigarh town on Saturday," said Gomti Sai, BJP MP from Raigarh on Sunday.
Without informing anyone, the minister travelled for about 250 kms from Raipur to Raigarh by road and returned on Sunday morning, she alleged.
"Neither was he seen wearing a face mask nor he followed social distancing protocol," Sai claimed.
Moreover, a three-star hotel which was shut due to the lockdown was opened for the minister's stay, the MP alleged.
"The minister even met with an MLA of his party, the Mayor, the party workers and a few ...
