Opposition Congress members on Thursday raised the issue of Chhattisgarh Government’s decision to sell liquor through its own Corporation in the entire State.
As the House business resumed, Congress member Bhupesh Baghel said that the State Government is bent upon selling liquor and all in the State are concerned about the Government’s decision.
To this, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Ajay Chandrakar interrupted by saying that the member should raise the issue after the question hour.
Baghel replied that what could be better than raising of liquor issue in public interest.
later, Congress member Kawasi lakhma asked how many trees had been cut for the construction of Polanpalli-Jogranuda roadIJ
He said that lakhs of trees had been cut on 50 meters of both sides of the road.
To this, Congress member Bhupesh Baghel added that the 47 kms long road passes through a dense forest area and Forest Minister Mahesh Gagda has admitted that 70 trees had been cut.
He said that the region has very big trees and they are all very old. The cutting of trees is a major loss to the State.
Bahgel said that the cut trees are being sold in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.
To this, Forest Minister Mahesh Gagda replied that no chopped trees are being sold illegally.
To this, Bahgel said that he had personally visited the region and will the Minister get the matter investigatedIJ
To this, Gagda said that he will send the Divisional Forest Officer to get the matter investigated.
Congress member Kawasi lakhma then said that tribals rely on the forest to make a living. The cutting of trees is also damaging the environment, he said.