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Panel visits Rajasthan town for probe into clash between BJP MLA, officials
A BJP-appointed fact-finding committee visited Sriganganagar on May 2, 2026, to probe a clash between MLA Jaideep Bihani and officials during a public hearing on drinking water issues. Arrests related to the incident were reported on April 30, 2026, including an assistant engineer from RUIDP. Bihani claims officials slapped him during the discussion, damaging his spectacles.
Why It Matters
The visit underscores ongoing tensions between elected representatives and officials during public hearings, with implications for governance and accountability in Rajasthan's public works discussions.
Timeline
3 Events
Article on the visit published
May 3, 2026
The article reporting on the visit and related developments was published on May 3, 2026.
Fact-finding committee visits Sriganganagar to probe clash
May 2, 2026
A fact-finding committee appointed by the BJP government visited Sriganganagar to probe the clash between MLA Jaideep Bihani and some officials during a public hearing earlier in the week.
Arrests after public hearing clash in Sriganganagar
April 30, 2026
Three persons, including Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project’s assistant engineer Jaganlal Bairwa, were arrested after the incident on April 30, 2026, which occurred during a public hearing on drinking water issues. BJP MLA Jaideep Bihani alleged that the officials slapped him during the discussion, damaging his spectacles.