It’s a bubble in the sea, says Judeo

As Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests Dilip Singh Judeo walked into his party office in Raipur this evening, waiting party...

As Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests Dilip Singh Judeo walked into his party office in Raipur this evening, waiting partymen shouted ‘Jai Judeo’ and ‘Jai Shri Ram.’ After the press conference in which he said the VCD which shows him accepting cash, reported exclusively by The Sunday Express, was fabricated and part of a conspiracy hatched by Chief Minister Ajit Jogi to tarnish his image before the polls.

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After the press meet, he told The Indian Express: ‘‘This is no end of my political career. I will emerge more stronger. This is just a bubble in the sea.’’

Judeo said he had faced much more serious challenges in his life but survived. ‘‘Can’t you see me alive? Ask how I got this second life after remaining in coma for almost a month,’’ he said.

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He said he would continue with his offensive against Chief Minister Jogi and would not be cowed down by the conspiracies to malign him. ‘‘This incident will turn the tide against the Congress and BJP is poised for gains,’’ said Judeo.

Hardly a couple of hours later, a group of BJP activists attacked the residence of The Indian Express correspondent Ashwani Sharma.They were protesting against the newspaper’s report which featured the VCD showing Judeo accepting cash.

They shouted slogans against The Indian Express and against Ajit Jogi. The mob threw rotten eggs and tomatoes and tried to enter the residential premises of the correspondent for about 15 minutes. They disappeared before the police arrived. Another group of miscreants attacked the office of the TV channel, Sahara Samay.