Durg, March 10 -- Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Monday hit out at BJP over Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at his residence, terming the move an attempt to "trouble" opposition leaders.

The ED conducted searches at the residence of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, his son Chaitanya Baghel and others in connection with an ongoing probe into the alleged multi-crore liquor scam.

Speaking to reporters, Baghel said, "At around 7.30 in the morning I was reading the newspaper, ED came to my house and I welcomed them."

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel also addressed his supporters. "...In this time of crisis, you stood firm. I thank you with folded hands,"...