BHOPAL: BJP has apprehended threat to the life of chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan after his recommendation for CBI inquiry into Vyapam scam. BJP spokesperson Dr ​Hitesh Vajpayee confirmed that Vyapam accused and Congress leaders are big threats to the life of chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Inputs received from various sources have been forwarded to Intelligence agencies for appropriate action'', he disclosed here on Friday.

Vajpayee's statement came in view of CBI inquiry recommended by chief minister Chouhan prior to Supreme Court's directions on Thursday. He said that Chouhan recommended CBI inquiry into Vyapam scam which has aggrieved many influential people involved in the scam. He alleged that Congress leaders are equally responsible.

Reacting to Vajpayee's remark Congress slammed BJP for the prevailing feeling of insecurity in the state in view of deaths of those connected with Vyapam scam. Congress spokesperson K K Mishra said that CBI inquiry demanded by his party was based on deteriorating law and order situation following deaths of Vyapam accused. Vajpayee's remarks have officially confirmed Congress' apprehensions.

Mishra said, Shivraj Singh Chouhan faces threat from his own party leaders like Kailash Vijayvargiya, Babulal Gaur, Narottam Mishra and Uma Bharati, who are eyeing the CM's chair and they want to topple him''.

