jaikrishn patel

Rajasthan ACB recovered ₹20 lakh bribe money from Indira Gandhi Nagar, a day after BAP MLA jaikrishn patel's personal assistant fled with it during an entrapment operation. The cash, allegedly from a mine operator, was buried under a lawn. Patel, arrested on Sunday, is now in ACB custody for two days.

The arrest of Bagidora MLA jaikrishn patel on bribery charges has severely impacted the Bharat Adivasi Party's credibility. This scandal, involving a mining lease controversy, has disillusioned the party's tribal voter base, which had propelled BAP to prominence in the 2023 elections. The party faces internal turmoil and accusations of political sabotage amidst speculation about its future.

Rajasthan legislator jaikrishn patel was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a ₹20 lakh bribe. Accused of demanding ₹2.5 crore from a miner to suppress questions about mining activities, Patel was caught red-handed in a sting operation. A middleman was also apprehended, while authorities are searching for an individual who fled with the bribe money.

Bagidora assembly bypoll presents a political shift with Congress supporting BAP. Candidates like jaikrishn patel and Subhash Tamboliya vie for victory, while public sentiment and tribal votes play significant roles in the election dynamics.

Congress alliance with Bharat Adivasi Party faces complications as own candidates suspended for not withdrawing from polls. Damor influenced by Malviya for contest. Bamaniya declines comments.

Tribal people from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan gather in Banswara to demand the creation of 'Bhil Pradesh', a separate state. The rally at Mangarh Dham draws attention as tribal leaders propose merging districts from multiple states for the new state. Security measures are heightened with internet services shut down in the area. The demand for recognition of tribal religion and separation from Hindu practices adds complexity to the situation. Meanwhile, a BJP MP criticizes the movement, labeling it as influenced by 'British and Church ideologies'.

Recognized as the tribal heartland of Rajasthan, Banswara appears to be the sole constituency across the nation where the Congress is actively campaigning against its own candidate and instead supporting the emerging BAP. Internal disputes within the longstanding party, disarray between its state and central divisions, and the reluctance of the high command led to a collaboration with the five-month-old BAP on terms set by the latter. Nevertheless, Congress' own candidate, Arvind Damor, continues to compete in the race.