BJP vs BJP: UP Minister, MLA Clash Over Water Scheme, Damaged Roads in Mahoba
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News18•30-01-2026, 23:21
BJP vs BJP: UP Minister, MLA Clash Over Water Scheme, Damaged Roads in Mahoba
- •A high-voltage confrontation erupted in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, between BJP MLA Brijbhushan Rajput and Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh.
- •The MLA, backed by village heads, blocked the minister's convoy, alleging massive failures in the Har Ghar Nal Se Jal scheme and damaged roads.
- •Rajput accused officials of corruption and negligence, stating 90% of villages in the district suffered from lack of water and dug-up roads.
- •Minister Singh offered immediate action, promising to visit affected villages and suspend negligent officials, leading to a closed-door meeting.
- •Despite assurances from the DM and minister, the MLA remained defiant, warning of further protests if issues are not resolved within 20 days.
Why It Matters: A public spat between a BJP minister and MLA in Mahoba highlights internal party discord and scheme implementation issues.
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