New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The BJP on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat, alleging he was involved in a liquor scam and “loot” during the 2013 floods.
“The Uttarakhand chief minister and his personal secretary were involved in a liquor scam and loot during the Uttarakhand floods,” union Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at a press conference.
She also released a sting operation video and said: “We have video proof which shows involvement of the Uttarakhand CM and his powerful close confidante in the scam.”