The EOW is conducting the preliminary enquiry (PE) in connection with alleged irregularities in the distribution of khichdi, a preparation of rice and lentils, to migrants during the Covid-19 pandemic, the contract for which had been awarded by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the news agency reported. 

EOW officials are going to record Suraj Chavan's statement in connection with the PE, he said.

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Last month, Suraj Chavan was questioned by the EOW for six hours over alleged irregularities linked to works awarded by the BMC to contractors and suppliers during the pandemic based on the inputs of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

The ED, which is probing the alleged jumbo Covid centre scam related to Lifeline Hospital Management Services Private Limited had raided 15 places including premises belonging to Chavan.

(with PTI inputs)