Upset Over Attack Allegations, Chhattisgarh Minister Walks Out Of House

The ruling Congress in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday night issued a notice to party MLA Brihaspati Singh who has alleged threat to his life from Health Minister TS Singh Deo, an issue which rocked the assembly and prompted the latter to walk out of the House in a huff earlier in the day.

As the row intensified in the Congress over allegations levelled against T S Singh Deo by the MLA, the party moved swiftly and launched a damage control exercise.

As per the notice, issued by Ravi Ghosh, acting general secretary (administration) of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (CPCC), MLA Brihaspati Singh has to submit a written clarification over his allegations within 24 hours.