Udaipur, May 5 — Reacting strongly to the arrest of Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) MLA Jai Krishna Patel by the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Udaipur Member of Parliament Dr. Manna Lal Rawat said the bribery scandal has exposed the party’s real face. Patel, the BAP legislator from Banswara’s Bagidora constituency, was caught red-handed accepting ₹20 lakh as part of a ₹2.5 crore bribery deal.
“Even the Institution of Legislators Has Been Shamed”
MP Dr. Rawat criticized the MLA’s actions, stating, “This incident has not only brought shame to the party but has also tainted the dignity of the legislative office.” He further added, “BAP claims to fight for the rights of tribal communities, yet their leaders are seen demanding crores in bribes. This is hypocrisy at its worst.”
Accusations Against Other BAP Leaders
In a pointed remark, Dr. Rawat alleged that such behavior is not limited to just one leader in BAP. “There is talk in the region that other party members, including MLA Rajkumar Roat, have also intimidated people and extorted crores under political pretexts. It is high time that the tribal community recognizes these tactics,” he said.
The MP also expressed concern about extremist influences in the tribal belt, noting that certain individuals from Jharkhand have been reportedly promoting radical ideologies. He referenced the Kakri Dungri incident, where two innocent people lost their lives, claiming it as a warning sign of the growing anti-national activities in the region.
“The Legislative Tenure of Such Individuals Must End”
Dr. Rawat urged the electorate to reconsider their support for leaders who use tribal issues as shields for personal political gain. “When ACB’s Director General himself confirmed that the initial demand was ₹10 crore, later negotiated to ₹2.5 crore, it underlines the gravity of this issue,” Rawat said.
He also questioned the intent behind Patel’s actions, pointing out that the legislative questions raised by Patel in the Assembly were about areas outside his constituency. “This clearly shows he was using his position not to represent people, but to harass and extort,” Rawat concluded.
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