“Besides being CEO, Sushil Kumar Lohani is also working as the Secretary, Excise Department, Government of Odisha. Before by-election, he should discharge one of the two responsibilities,” said BJP State general secretary Lekhasri Samantsinghar.
Samantsinghar alleged that the State Government has made a pre-plan for appointment of Lohani as CEO and Excise Secretary for garning votes for BJD candidate in lieu of liquour.