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BJP MLA Ramnivas Shah’s Car Allegedly Washed by Fire Brigade in Singrauli, Video Sparks Outcry
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 09:32 PM
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A video circulating online shows a fire‑brigade vehicle washing the private car of BJP MLA Ramnivas Shah in Singrauli, prompting criticism over possible misuse of public resources. Officials have not yet confirmed the incident.
A short clip posted on social media depicts a fire‑brigade vehicle in Singrauli spraying water on a black sedan identified as the private car of BJP legislator Ramnivas Shah. The footage, captured from a nearby street, shows the vehicle being cleaned while the fire‑brigade crew appears to be operating the equipment.
The video quickly went viral, igniting a debate on the appropriateness of using government emergency services for personal purposes. Citizens and political commentators have questioned whether public assets are being employed for the benefit of an elected representative, calling for transparency and accountability.
State officials have not issued an official statement confirming the incident. A spokesperson for the Madhya Pradesh Fire Services Department said they are looking into the matter and will respond once verification is complete.
If verified, the episode could add to growing scrutiny over the misuse of state resources by public office‑holders, a subject that has featured in recent parliamentary discussions across India.
The video quickly went viral, igniting a debate on the appropriateness of using government emergency services for personal purposes. Citizens and political commentators have questioned whether public assets are being employed for the benefit of an elected representative, calling for transparency and accountability.
State officials have not issued an official statement confirming the incident. A spokesperson for the Madhya Pradesh Fire Services Department said they are looking into the matter and will respond once verification is complete.
If verified, the episode could add to growing scrutiny over the misuse of state resources by public office‑holders, a subject that has featured in recent parliamentary discussions across India.