India, Aug. 26 -- Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitendra (Jeetu) Patwari on Tuesday has triggered a political controversy with his remarks on women consume alcohol the most in the state as compared to any other state in the country.

Addressing the media in Bhopal on Monday, he said that the BJP government's policies has turned the state, once projected as the land of prosperity, into a one that is drowned in intoxication.

"Our sisters and daughters have started consuming intoxicants. The BJP sought votes in the name of schemes like Ladli Behna, but never took serious steps to protect women from substance abuse. Today, Madhya Pradesh women lead nation in liquor consumption" he added.

"Madhya Pradesh tops the country in liquor consumptio...