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Madhya Pradesh Removes Deputy CM’s OSD Amid Liquor Contract Allegations
Madhya Pradesh removed Deepam Raichura from an extra job as an aide to Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda.
This happened after a statement linked to businessman Mohit Gogia made claims about money and two liquor-shop contracts in Bhopal.
The statement alleged that Rs 1 crore was paid to get the contracts.
The allegations have not been independently checked.
Devda said he had ordered an inquiry.
He also said Raichura was not working as his aide when the alleged events happened.
The government order said Raichura’s additional charge ended immediately.
The articles do not say what the inquiry found.
The Madhya Pradesh government relieved Deepam Raichura of his additional OSD charge to Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda.
The Commercial Tax Department order dated October 9 said the change took effect immediately.
The move came hours after a purported statement alleged Rs 1 crore was paid to secure two Bhopal liquor-shop contracts.
The statement was attributed to businessman Mohit Gogia, who is accused in property-fraud cases investigated by Delhi Police.
Devda said he ordered an inquiry and that Raichura was not his OSD during the period in question; the allegations have not been independently verified.
- Who
- Deepam Raichura, Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda, and businessman Mohit Gogia.
- What
- Raichura was relieved of his additional OSD charge after allegations about payments for liquor-shop contracts surfaced.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- Friday; the government order is dated October 9.
- Why
- The move followed a purported statement alleging Rs 1 crore was paid in connection with two liquor-shop contracts; Devda said he ordered an inquiry.
Allegation
Official response
Liquor-contract payments
Allegation
A purported statement attributed to Mohit Gogia alleged that Rs 1 crore was paid in connection with securing two Bhopal liquor-shop contracts.
Official response
The allegations have not been independently verified. Devda said he ordered an inquiry after they came to his attention.
Raichura’s role at the time
Allegation
The purported statement raised allegations relating to liquor contracts during 2024–25, when Raichura was posted in Bhopal as Assistant Excise Commissioner.
Official response
Devda said Raichura was not working as his OSD during the period in question.
Key facts
- Official
- Deepam Raichura
- Additional role ended
- Officer on Special Duty to Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda
- Order date
- October 9
- Alleged amount
- Rs 1 crore
- Contracts cited
- Two liquor-shop contracts in Bhopal for 2024–25
- Allegation source
- A purported statement attributed to Mohit Gogia
- Verification status
- The liquor-contract allegations have not been independently verified
Quotes
Jagdish Devda
Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister
“The matter of irregularities relating to liquor contracts during 2024–25 has come to my notice. During this period, Deepam Raichura was posted in Bhopal as Assistant Excise Commissioner. At that time, he was not working as my OSD.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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