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BJP MLA Uses Fire Truck to Wash House for Diwali, Sparks Outrage
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News18•06-10-2026, 15:49
BJP MLA Uses Fire Truck to Wash House for Diwali, Sparks Outrage
- •A BJP MLA in Gujarat's Dahod district used a fire truck to wash his large bungalow ahead of Diwali, sparking widespread public anger.
- •The incident occurred in the Devgadh Baria municipality amid drought-like conditions and a severe lack of rainfall in the region.
- •BJP sources stated that the MLA recently underwent surgery and was advised to maintain strict hygiene, prompting the cleaning.
- •Following the backlash and viral visuals, local authorities collected an amount of 2,700 rupees from the MLA for using the fire service.
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The MLA had recently undergone a kidney transplant and was recovering from major surgery, and he was advised to maintain strict hygiene at home. This occurred ahead of Diwali cleaning amid drought and water shortage concerns in Gujarat, drawing public anger.
The incident took place in the Devgadh Baria municipality of the Dahod district in Gujarat.
Following the controversy, an amount of 2,700 rupees was collected from the MLA. Additionally, municipal and party officials stated that the cleaning operation was halted within just 15 seconds after orders were given.
