'This Was My Agni Pariksha,' Says Chief Minister Chouhan on Vyapam Scam

Bhopal: After the Supreme Court transferred the probe into the Vyapam scam and its related deaths to the CBI, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is addressing a press conference.

Here are the highlights of what he has said:

• The Congress has leveled many allegations against me. They have hit below the belt.
• Although the STF conducted a good probe, some questions were raised and Opposition party Congress made allegations.
• They have made it look like Madhya Pradesh is a state of murderers.
• The Supreme Court has said it appreciates the Madhya Pradesh government's stand in supporting a CBI investigation.
• It was important that the CBI investigate this case to answer the kind of questions that were raised against us.
• Urge the CBI to begin investigations as soon as possible so that the truth may come out.
• Congress has always demanded my resignation. They suffer from Shivraj-phobia.
• If they (Congress) have some personal enmity, let them take it out on Shivraj.
• Instead, they are defaming Madhya Pradesh.
• This was my litmus test (agni pariksha). The MP government should get credit for investigating the case and cleaning the system.
• I could have easily said no to a CBI probe. This was like a trial by fire. That is why I wanted the CBI to investigate.