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Former Gujarat Minister Faces Heat for Allegedly Using Fire Brigade to Clean Bungalow
Officials recovered Rs 2,700 after viral videos showed a municipal fire tender spraying water at the MLA’s bungalow, renewing scrutiny of alleged misuse of public resources.
- On Sunday, Gujarat BJP MLA Bachubhai Khabad faced public backlash after videos went viral showing a fire tender from the Devgadh Baria Municipality washing his house amid state water shortages.
- Sources within the BJP state that Khabad, a four-time MLA who recently underwent kidney transplant surgery, was "advised to observe meticulous hygiene" and required cleaning because the house had been locked for over two months during treatment.
- Devgadh Baria Municipality President Dharmesh Kalal confirmed Khabad "summoned" the tender for cleaning, though officials halted the operation immediately upon realizing its purpose; the municipality subsequently collected Rs 2,700 from the MLA.
- Amid ongoing scrutiny, the MLA's son, Balvant Khabad, was arrested last year for alleged involvement in a MGNREGA scam involving 35 agencies siphoning government funds without completing contracted work.
- Adding to the BJP's recent difficulties, the controversy compounds political tensions after the party witnessed defeat in Municipality bypolls following a rebellion against Kalal, creating another awkward moment for local leadership.
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Fire tender called to clean Gujarat BJP MLA's bungalow, triggers debate over alleged misuse
According to officials, they recalled the fire tender immediately after learning its purpose. Officials said the vehicle was dispatched after a call from the politician, and they were initially unaware that it would be used to clean the bungalow.
·Noida, India
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Fire brigade tanker used to wash Gujarat MLA's home, row erupts
A viral video purportedly shows a municipal fire brigade tanker washing Bachubhai Khabad's residence in Dahod. The footage has prompted an inquiry into whether government machinery was used for a private purpose.
·Noida, India
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Gujarat News: A video of the government fire brigade being used to clean the private residence of Dahod MLA Bachchu Khabad has gone viral. Following the uproar, the municipality issued a receipt for ₹2,700. Read the full story...
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