Archive · 31 Oct 2025
BJP MP Slaps Crane Operator During Statue Garlanding Event
A politician named Ganesh Singh was using a crane to put flowers on a statue.
Suddenly, the crane stopped and shook a little bit.
The politician got very angry and slapped the person controlling the crane right there in front of everyone.
This was during a special event to celebrate a historical leader.
People saw it on video and got upset, saying it was a bad way to treat a worker.
Some people defended the politician, saying the worker could have caused a big accident.
Others, like a different political party, said it showed the politician was arrogant.
BJP MP Ganesh Singh slapped municipal crane operator Ganesh Kushwaha during a public event in Satna.
The incident occurred while the MP was using a crane to garland a statue as part of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary celebrations.
The crane jolted and stopped mid-air, causing the MP to become angry before he assaulted the operator.
The event was filmed and widely criticized on social media, with some defending the MP's actions and others condemning them as arrogant.
The local administration has not yet announced disciplinary actions or whether a complaint has been filed by the operator.
- Who
- BJP MP Ganesh Singh and municipal crane operator Ganesh Kushwaha
- What
- BJP MP Ganesh Singh slapped municipal crane operator Ganesh Kushwaha after a crane jolted during a statue garlanding event.
- When
- Friday afternoon, during a 'Run for Unity' event
- Where
- Semriya Chowk, Satna, India, near the BR Ambedkar statue
- Why
- The MP was angered by a jolt and mid-air halt of the crane while he was descending after garlanding a statue.
Critics
Supporters
MP's Action
Critics
The slap was an act of arrogance and power intoxication, demonstrating a lack of respect for public servants.
Supporters
The MP's actions were justified due to the potential danger caused by the crane's jolt, which could have led to a fall and serious injury.
Operator's Role
Critics
The operator was performing his job, and the jolt was a minor mechanical fault, not his fault.
Supporters
The operator's handling of the crane put the MP at risk, and his punishment should have been more severe.
- Location
- Satna, India
- Event
- Run for Unity, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary
- Date
- Friday afternoon
- MP Involved
- Ganesh Singh (BJP)
- Operator Involved
- Ganesh Kushwaha (Municipal Employee)