A video of BJP MP Soyam Bapu Rao from Adilabad, Telangana has gone viral on social media, where he is reportedly heard admitting to using some of his Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) Scheme funds to construct his house and conduct his son’s wedding. In the video, he also claims that he isn’t like previous MPs who used all the funds for personal use and that he only used part of the funds.
Rao was addressing party workers in the video and is heard saying that political leaders in the past have misused such funds for their personal benefits, but he used the funds for a good cause and not just for personal purposes.
After the video clip went viral, Rao said that he had not seen the video as yet and that the clip could have been altered.
This incident is not the first time that a politician has been accused of misusing public funds, and it raises questions about transparency and accountability in the electoral system. The MPLAD Scheme was launched in 1993 to enable MPs to recommend developmental work in their constituencies and provide funds for the same.
While Rao’s intentions may have been good, using public funds for personal gain is not acceptable. Such practices undermine the trust that the electorate has in their elected representatives and the political system in general.
The video has sparked a debate on social media, with many people calling for strict action to be taken against any politician found misusing public funds. It is important for politicians to be held accountable for their actions and use public funds for the betterment of society, rather than personal gain.
This incident highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in the political system, with stricter regulations and penalties for those who misuse public funds. It is essential to ensure that public funds are used for the benefit of society, rather than individual gain.
