Bhopal, May 21 -- Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari has alleged a new scam in the state under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's leadership, claiming a man was bitten by a snake 38 times and Rs 11 crore was withdrawn for the purpose.

Patwari claimed that such a snakebite scam has never been heard of, and the incident was reported in Seoni district.

Speaking to reporters, Patwari said, "We have seen various kinds of corruption and irregularities but in the governance of CM Mohan Yadav, one man, a resident of Seoni district, was bitten by snakes 38 times and Rs 4 lakh was withdrawn each time (compensation amount which is provided by state government on death post snakebite). Around Rs 11 crores was taken from the state government in a ...