Chhattisgarh State Assembly on Monday was adjourned for 5 minutes after din was created over the issue of alleged hindrance created during IT raids by state government. The issue was raised through adjournment motion seeking discussion by the BJP and JCC (J) members.
Raising the issue BJP member Shivratan Sharma said state government had initiated the seizure of vehicles used by CRPF and IT officials. Drivers of vehicle were held up at police stations which tantamount to interfering with the works of IT officials.
He added that first CPCC chief Mohan Markam welcomed the raid, then Chief Minister reacted to it terming it as poly to destabilize the state government while the cabinet meeting was also cancelled.
Sharma said it was followed by the whole cabinet calling on Governor on the issue. As one of the minister was not in the state later he issued a written letter in support of government’s stand.
Sharma pointed out even though the raid was a routine affair, it is quite surprising a sense of fear spread through the spine of whole government.
The treasury benches opposing the motion said the matter cannot be raised in the House as it is not related to the state government. Speaker said the opposition had moved adjournment motion.
JCC (J) member Dharamjeet Singh and Ajit Jogi said, reactions of the ruling party raises several doubts over intention of the state government. Jogi said IT conducts raid against officers, traders and others, which is a normal process.
Minister Ravindra Choubey raised objection of Ajit Jogi speaking on it by raising point of order, Chair then said he had also moved the adjournment motion. The Speaker then dismissed the adjournment motion leading to din in the House leading to adjournment for five minutes.