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Congress Seeks Probe Into Madhya Pradesh Liquor Tenders
Jitu Patwari, a Congress leader in Madhya Pradesh, wants the government to investigate liquor contracts.
He says a small number of business groups may control much of the state’s liquor market.
Patwari claims four groups control nearly 70 per cent of the market.
He says some companies have repeatedly won contracts in several districts.
He wants officials to examine tenders awarded from 2012-13 through 2026-27.
He also questioned whether online bidding has made the process fairer.
Patwari asked the government to publish information about bids and winning companies.
He wants officials to compare the state’s actual liquor revenue with what more competitive bidding might have produced.
The articles do not report a response from the Madhya Pradesh government.
Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari requested an independent, high-level probe into liquor tenders.
Patwari alleged that four groups control nearly 70 per cent of the state’s liquor market.
He sought an audit of major tenders across 33 districts from 2012-13 to 2026-27.
Patwari questioned whether repeated awards to the same firms undermine fair competition despite online bidding.
He demanded publication of bidding, eligibility, selection and state-revenue details.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari asked Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for an investigation.
- What
- He sought a high-level probe and audit into alleged dominance by select firms in liquor tenders.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, covering liquor tenders in 33 districts.
- When
- The requested audit covers tenders from 2012-13 to 2026-27; the date of Patwari’s letter is not stated.
- Why
- Patwari said repeated awards to the same firms could raise questions about transparency, competition, state revenue and public interest.
Key facts
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Requester
- Jitu Patwari, Madhya Pradesh Congress president
- Recipient
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
- Market allegation
- Four groups allegedly control nearly 70 per cent of the liquor market
- Districts covered
- 33 districts
- Audit period
- 2012-13 to 2026-27
- Requested disclosures
- Company identities, bid details, eligibility, selection criteria, contract duration and potential state-revenue differences
Quotes
Jitu Patwari
Madhya Pradesh Congress president
“If these facts are correct, this cannot be dismissed as a mere coincidence. It raises serious questions about the transparency and fairness of the entire tender system.”
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“The government’s responsibility is not to protect any business group but to ensure fair competition and protect the state’s revenue and public interest.”
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