Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said if the MLA wants ganja to be legalised in the country, then he should put forth the demand before the BJP-led central government. The sale and consumption of cannabis is banned under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, while that of bhang, an edible mixture made using leaves of the cannabis plant, is permitted under law, according to official.
Chhattisgarh BJP MLA Krishnamurti Bandhi has made a controversial statement regarding alcohol. He has said that instead of alcohol, hemp and cannabis should be consumed to prevent crimes.
The smugglers of Chhattisgarh have been engaged in establishing their marijuana market in Ujjain. This fact came to light when the five peddlers arrested by the Chimanganj police on Thursday were being interrogated.