UP councillors take ‘Gangajal oath’ to share civic funds, video under scanner

The Shahjahapur Municipal Corporation has launched an investigation following the circulation of a video showing councillors taking an oath with Gangajal, allegedly to divide the city's funds equally. The footage, recorded at a private property last year, shows a councillor in a vessel filled with water, reciting, "The income the corporation receives will be divided among all 60 of us.

It will be distributed equally. All of us in the group will support each other, and if anyone faces trouble, we will all help." Multiple individuals are seen participating in the oath. An official reportedly said that the footage's authenticity is being verified. The Indian Express attempted to reach out to several councillors for their reaction, but none agreed to speak on the issue. Mayor Archana Verma was unable to be reached for comment.