Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Gujarat Congress Vice-President Arrested in MGNREGA Scam
A Congress leader, Hirabhai Jotva, and his son, Digvijay, were arrested for allegedly stealing money meant for rural jobs.
They are accused of using bad materials and not finishing the work they were paid for.
The police say the scam is worth over 7 crore rupees, involving road construction and other projects.
The Congress party claims the arrest is unfair and points out that BJP leaders may also be involved.
The case is under investigation to find out who did what and how much money was misused.
Gujarat Congress vice-president Hirabhai Jotva and his son Digvijay were arrested in connection with an alleged MGNREGA scam.
The arrest relates to a Rs 7.3 crore alleged scam involving contracts for road construction and other works.
The FIR alleges that the duo's enterprises secured contracts in 56 villages using substandard materials.
The Congress alleges the arrest is politically motivated, pointing out the involvement of BJP leaders as well.
The police questioned around 250 people and checked 500 bank accounts before making the arrests.
- Who
- Hirabhai Jotva and his son Digvijay.
- What
- Arrest of Gujarat Congress vice-president and his son in connection with an alleged MGNREGA scam.
- When
- Following the arrest of the sons of a BJP minister.
- Where
- Gujarat.
- Why
- Alleged involvement in a Rs 7.3 crore MGNREGA scam, including irregularities in road construction projects.
Congress's Stance
Police's Stance
Political Motivation vs. Due Process
Congress's Stance
The arrest is politically motivated, targeting Congress leaders after the arrest of BJP minister's sons.
Police's Stance
Police investigation is ongoing based on evidence of irregularities.
- Accused
- Hirabhai Jotva and Digvijay Jotva
- Charge
- MGNREGA scam
- Scam Amount
- Rs 7.3 crore
- Nature of Work
- Road construction and other works
- Villages Affected
- 56
- Talukas Involved
- Jambusar, Amod and Hansot