Ex-BJP MP took back blanket after learning woman was Muslim in Tonk, alleges Rajasthan LoP Tikaram Jully; video sparks row | Jaipur News – The Times of India

‘Former BJP MP Jaunapuria insulted Muslim woman during blanket distribution event’ (Image Credit:X)

JAIPUR: The Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan assembly, Tikaram Jully, has alleged that former BJP MP Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria insulted a Muslim woman during a blanket distribution event in Tonk district and took back the blanket after asking her religion. Citing a purported video of the incident, Jully claimed that the former MP was distributing blankets in Kareda village of Niwai tehsil when he withdrew one from a woman after learning her name.

“A former MP asking a poor woman her religion and then taking back the blanket is highly condemnable,” Jully said, alleging discrimination. According to local residents, the incident occurred during a blanket distribution programme on Sunday afternoon. Some people present at the event alleged that blankets were initially given to women but later taken back after their religious identities were known. In a purported video clip, Jaunapuria is heard saying that those who abuse Prime Minister Narendra Modi have no right to take the blanket. He also stated that the event was his personal programme and not linked to any government scheme. The former MP had reportedly visited the area to invite residents for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Ajmer on February 28. There has been no immediate public response from Jaunapuria regarding the allegations. Police have not confirmed whether any complaint has been filed in connection with the incident.