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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Udaipur MP accuses BAP of dishonesty, harming communities and regional development
Udaipur: Mannalal Rawat, MP from Udaipur during a press conference Monday here, leveled serious accusations against the Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP). He claimed that BAP has turned into a looting gang, spreading confusion among people. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Referring to the incident of a Bagidora MLA caught taking bribe, he stated that they have created history of dishonesty. The MP alleged that BAP is harming Hindu society, tribal communities, regional development, education, and the dignity of women. He said that they are spreading the narrative that "tribals are not Hindus," which he believes is an extension of British ideology. He accused these groups of turning the region's youth into stone-pelters. According to him BAP and BTP are described as conspiratorial parties inspired by external elements, hindering the region's development, education, women's dignity, and youth's empowerment. Rawat also criticised Banswara-Dungarpur MP Rajkumar Roat, alleging that Roat is extorting money from legislators, chiefs, and village heads. On the issue of , the MP emphasised that it should not be reduced to mere vote politics, asserting that national security is paramount. Rawat also attacked the Congress party, claiming that some Congress members promote narratives similar to Pakistan for vote bank politics. He accused Congress of abandoning Gandhi and Gandhian ideology, reducing itself to a family-run party.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Adivasi party extends support to June 4 J'khand bandh
Jamshedpur: The Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) has extended support to the June 4 Jharkhand bandh called by different tribal outfits to press for immediate dismantling of the newly constructed ramp at Kendriya Sarna Sthal in Siromtoli. The ramp is part of the Siromtoli flyover which is being constructed in the state capital Ranchi. BAP state president Prem Shahi Munda said that the ramp construction at the Sarna Sthal, which is the religious place of the tribals, has triggered the bandh call. However, other issues of the community namely protection of religious sites of the STs in the state, implementation of the PESA Act rules and encroachment of the tribal land on large scale are the concerns and demands of the outfits which have called for the bandh, Munda said here on Sunday. The bonafide rights of the tribal community is being violated by the state govt and the authoritarian attitude of the govt has hurt the sentiments of the community, he said.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Fresh forgery probe begins against jailed BAP MLA over academic and marital records
Jaipur: The state govt Monday hinted at a high-level inquiry into fresh allegations against Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) MLA from Bagidora, Jaykrisn Patel, over alleged forgery of academic and marital documents. Patel, who is currently lodged in jail in connection with the "cash-for-questions" scam, is accused of discrepancies in his election affidavit and educational records. According to officials, he declared himself unmarried in his 2023 election affidavit, while his 2018 ration card lists him as married—raising suspicions of document manipulation. With the forged marital status, he reportedly became a beneficiary under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in 2018. Congress-turned-BJP's tribal leader Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya claimed that Patel mentioned a BA degree from Calorx Teachers' University, Gujarat, in 2012, while in the same year, he also claimed to have graduated from Sikkim University. "How can he acquire two degrees—one from Gujarat and one from Sikkim—in the same year? It clearly proves fraudulent intent. I will write to the Speaker and the governor to take cognisance of the matter and disqualify him," said Malviya. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here To Read More - micro segmentation software Expertinspector Click Here Undo He earlier represented Bagidora before vacating the seat in 2023 after joining the BJP. Patel subsequently won the bypoll. Patel also claimed to have earned a degree from MDSU University, Ajmer, in 2014. Parliamentary Affairs minister Jogaram Patel said the fresh allegations were "serious in nature" and warranted a thorough investigation. "If the allegations are found to be true, it is a serious offence that could cost the MLA his membership. The govt will explore all legal avenues to ensure Patel is held accountable," said the minister. The BAP, which earlier aggressively defended its MLA, has now softened its stance, stating that "law will take its course." "Even we are shocked by the new allegations. All we can say is let law enforcement agencies do their job," said Rajkumar Roat, BAP founder and MP from Banswara. Responding to questions about how he was ignorant of Patel's marital status and alleged misuse of PMAY benefits when he considered him his close aide, Roat stated, "Our discussions were limited to the party's ideology and policies. We are first-generation politicians, and going forward, we will be more cautious in our choices." Attempts to reach Speaker Vasudev Devnani for comments were unsuccessful. The Congress, meanwhile, has adopted a "wait and watch" approach and has not officially responded to the fresh charges. The BTP currently holds four seats in the 200-member Rajasthan Assembly and has been largely aligned with the Congress in recent sessions.
India Today
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Baptism by fire
Like a keen-eyed kingfisher perched near the water in one of the bird sanctuaries of lake-rich Banswara, it was almost as if they were waiting to pounce on a straying fish. Jai Krishn Patel obliged, or so it looks like. The MLA from Bagidora, a young tribal leader of the Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP), was allegedly caught accepting Rs 20 lakh, as part of a putative bribe of Rs 2 crore. Reportedly in exchange for withdrawing, from the assembly, questions on a mining contract and related illegalities, and promising to keep mum on the matter. Patel got the rap, landed in prison. The cash was allegedly recovered, buried in the soil by kinfolk. Soon, the BJP was unleashing a full-spectrum fusillade of protests against the tribal leader all across the district. Jai Krishn Patel
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BAP MLA Jaikrishn Patel sent to jail in ‘cash-for-no-query' scandal
1 2 Jaipur: Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) MLA Jaikrishn Patel , who represents the Bagidora assembly constituency in Banswara, was sent to jail Wednesday after an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court ordered his judicial custody in the 'cash-for-no-query' court also sent Patel's cousin, Vijay Patel, to judicial custody. After his arrest Sunday, the legislator spent his first night in the same case, the ACB was granted a two-day remand for two other accused—Jaswant alias Laxman Meena and Jagaram—who allegedly collected the bribe money from Patel's personal assistant, Rohit Meena, and helped conceal it. The ACB sought a four-day remand for all four men, but the court allowed only two days for Jaswant and four were produced in court Wednesday where ACB officials told the court that Jaikrishn's mobile phone contains key evidence and that further questioning is necessary based on the data retrieved from the device. The ACB said Vijay Patel has important information about the bribery deal, and both he and Jaikrishn need to be questioned together to clarify their roles in the Jaswant and Jagaram are being questioned about how the money was routed to them and the exact timeline of events, particularly their connection with Rohit Meena. An inspection of the bag said to contain the Rs 20 lakh bribe money revealed that Rs 83,000 was missing. The ACB is now trying to determine when and where the cash and Jaswant, who are now in custody, have claimed the bag was untouched when they received it. However, the bureau believes the money could have been removed at the MLA's residence, by Rohit Meena while transporting it, or by either Jaswant or Jagaram, in whose house the cash was eventually ACB continues to search for Rohit Meena, who is on the run with the bribe money. Raids have been carried out at his home and other suspected locations, but he remains untraceable.
