Shimla, March 31 -- After BJP, the Communist Party of India (CPI (M)) on Monday on Monday levelled serious allegations against the Himachal Pradesh government and chief secretary Sanjay Gupta accusing them of facilitating land mafia activities and benami land deals in the state.

They also sought a probe by special investigation team (SIT). However, chief secretary termed the allegations as "baseless".

The CPI (M) raised the issue of violation of Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act citing the Chester Hill project in Solan - which involves 275 bighas of land. The party also demanded the removal of chief secretary to ensure a fair probe and set up an independent SIT under a judicial officer to investigate alleg...