"The BJP government has stifled every democratic voice with the force of their lathis and wants to crush democracy," Hooda said. 

The raids are reportedly conducted in conjunction with money laundering through fraudulent land and coal dealings. According to reports, the Ranchi Zonal Office's ED inspectors had spent the last three hours going through documents and electronic devices.

The committee has been formed for better coordination between the state government and the organisation in the wake of the recent rebellion, it comprises the CM, PCC chief, Deputy CM, health minister and two senior former ministers, Kaul Singh Thakur and Ram Lal Thakur.

Modhwadia along with the Congress's former working president Ambarish Der joined BJP on Tuesday.

Jolt to six rebel Congress MLAs, who cross voted in the Rajya Sabha poll and then defied the party whip for remaining absent from House when cut motions or Finance Bill was put to vote.

The MLAs are unhappy with the leadership of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and are advocating for his replacement. 

A compensation of Rs 2.50 lakh is being provided to any person in case he or she loses an eye (s) or any other organ leading to a disability of more than 60 per cent due to a lightning strike, informed the state Revenue & Disaster Management Minister.