Rambhai Mokariya Explained

Rambhai Mokariya
Birth Date:1 June 1957
Birth Place:Bhad, Porbandar district, Gujarat, India.
Office:Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Term Start:19 February 2021
Predecessor:Abhay Bharadwaj
Successor:Incumbent
Constituency:Gujarat
Party:Bharatiya Janata Party
Profession:Buisnessman, politician
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Rambhai Harjibhai Mokariya is an Indian politician. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha the upper house of Indian Parliament from Gujarat as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1] [2] [3]

Controversy

In the aftermath of the 2024 Rajkot gaming zone fire, where the building didn't have necessary fire safety certification, Mokariya alleged that before becoming a MP, he was forced to pay a bribe of to get a fire department NOC for one of his properties. This incident garnered significant media attention after he physically pushed a local TV journalist from his residence, who had come to conduct an interview regarding his allegation, claiming trespassing.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BJP candidates win both Rajya Sabha seats from Gujarat. The Economic Times. 23 February 2021.
  2. Web site: Gujarat Rajya Sabha bypolls results: BJP wins both seats, including one held by Congress's Ahmed Patel. Times Now. 22 February 2021. 23 February 2021.
  3. Web site: BJP candidates win both Rajya Sabha seats from Gujarat. The New Indian Express. 22 February 2021. 23 February 2021.
  4. News: Gujarat BJP MP admits to paying bribe for fire NOC. 30 May 2024. 31 May 2024. The New Indian Express.