Shahjahanpur Councillors’ Alleged ‘Income-Sharing’ Oath Video Goes Viral, Congress Demands Probe
A video purportedly showing several councillors of the Shahjahanpur Municipal Corporation taking an unusual oath to divide the civic body's income equally among themselves has gone viral on social media, triggering allegations of corruption and demands for an inquiry. Councillors seen taking oath In the video, which reportedly surfaced around 2 pm on Tuesday, one councillor is seen taking water…
A video showing Shahjahanpur Municipal Corporation councillors taking an oath to equally divide the city's income has circulated on social media, sparking allegations of corruption and calls for an investigation. The footage, which reportedly emerged around 2 pm on Tuesday, depicts councillors taking water in their hands and swearing to share earnings fairly.
The oath-taking also allegedly included a derogatory remark directed at anyone who would betray the group. The video, believed to be six months old, features several councillors, most of whom are linked to the BJP. Shahjahanpur Mayor Archana Verma stated she had no prior knowledge of the video. Attempts to reach the municipal commissioner and one of the councillors who appears in the footage were unsuccessful.
The footage has prompted reactions from political parties; Congress district president Rajneesh Gupta accused the corporation of reaching an unacceptable level of corruption and demanded action, while Samajwadi Party district president Tanveer Khan warned the video could send the wrong message to the public. The municipal corporation has previously faced allegations, including those of tender irregularities and suspected wrongdoing in outsourcing recruitment.
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