# Madhya Pradesh liquor scandal and administration allegations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/madhya-pradesh-liquor-scandal-and-administration-allegations > Updated: 2026-10-27T07:16:30.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The Congress party has leveled several accusations against the BJP-led government in Madhya Pradesh regarding liquor-related irregularities. Initially, party leaders Jairam Ramesh and Jitu Patwari alleged a liquor scam involving fraudulent fixed deposit receipts worth approximately Rs 2.75 crore and a bribe of Rs 1 crore. These allegations focused on irregularities in liquor contracts and the transfer of shops in Bhopal, prompting Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda to order an inquiry. Following this, the focus shifted toward public safety and administrative negligence. Congress president Jitu Patwari requested central intervention from Union Home Minister Amit Shah following a series of deaths linked to spurious liquor. Patwari cited specific tragedies, including 20 deaths in Sagar in September 2026 and recent incidents in the Dewas district, accusing the state government of administrative failure and calling for investigations into interstate illicit liquor networks. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Madhya Pradesh Congress chief seeks central intervention over liquor deaths MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene following multiple deaths linked to spurious liquor in Madhya Pradesh, calling for an independent probe. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madhya-pradesh-congress-chief-seeks-central-intervention-over-liquor-deaths ### 2026-10-14: Congress alleges liquor scam in Madhya Pradesh The Congress party has demanded a Prime Ministerial probe into an alleged liquor scam in Madhya Pradesh involving irregular contracts and a fake Rs 2.75 crore fixed deposit receipt. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/congress-alleges-liquor-scam-in-madhya-pradesh --- Cite as: Madhya Pradesh liquor scandal and administration allegations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/madhya-pradesh-liquor-scandal-and-administration-allegations