Congress spokesman Narendra Saluja said a large number of pilgrims have lost their lives and many are missing and he failed to understand the rationale behind organising the public felicitation programme at this juncture.
He also alleged local BJP men were collecting massive donations to arrange silver for the purpose.
Earlier, Industries Minister Kailash Vijaywargiya and Indore Mayor Krishna Murari Moghe told reporters that Chouhan would be felicitated tomorrow on his success to provide 24X7 power supply.