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Billionaire MLA Parag Shah Begs as Beggar, Uncovers Harsh Reality
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News18•27-09-2026, 19:48
Billionaire MLA Parag Shah Begs as Beggar, Uncovers Harsh Reality
- •Maharashtra's billionaire MLA Parag Shah disguised himself, wore dirty clothes, and begged as part of a unique experiment.
- •BJP MLA Parag Shah from Ghatkopar East shed his political identity, security, and wealth to spend four hours on Mumbai's streets as a beggar.
- •Inspired by his guru Shri Namramuni Maharaj during the Jain Paryushan festival, he left behind his luxury car, mobile, wallet, and political influence.
- •As a beggar, he was chased away by security personnel, but a samosa seller and a young passerby offered him money and food.
- •After the experience, the MLA realized that with name, money, and status, the world salutes you, but without that identity, a person is left helpless.
Key Questions Answered
Inspired by his guru Shri Namramuni Maharaj during the Jain Paryushan festival, MLA Parag Shah wanted to experience life without his wealth and status, fostering self-reflection and empathy for the homeless and helpless.
With the assistance of his daughter-in-law in a basement, he applied makeup, used a fake beard and mustache, and wore dirty clothes to completely transform his appearance.
During his four-hour journey begging on the streets of Mumbai, he collected a total of 64 rupees as alms.
