Rambhai Mokariya
Rambhai Mokariya | |
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| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 19 February 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Abhay Bharadwaj |
| Constituency | Gujarat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1957 Bhad, Porbandar district, Gujarat, India. |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Alma mater |
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| Profession | Buisnessman, politician |
| Website | rammokariya |
| Source: Digital Sansad | |
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
[edit]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 ₹70,000 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]
References
[edit]- ^ "BJP candidates win both Rajya Sabha seats from Gujarat". The Economic Times. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "Gujarat Rajya Sabha bypolls results: BJP wins both seats, including one held by Congress's Ahmed Patel". Times Now. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "BJP candidates win both Rajya Sabha seats from Gujarat". The New Indian Express. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "Gujarat BJP MP admits to paying bribe for fire NOC". The New Indian Express. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.