Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Gujarat MLA Sparks Controversy at Community Event
A politician named Bachubhai Khabad got into a big argument at a community event in Gujarat.
The event was for the Koli community to celebrate the installation of their local deity, Mandhata Dev.
Khabad was upset because he wasn't asked to speak at the event.
In a video that went viral, he is seen arguing with the event organizers and even trying to take the microphone.
The police had to step in, and Khabad left without participating in the rituals.
This has caused some controversy.
BJP MLA Bachubhai Khabad had a verbal altercation with organizers of a community event in Devgadh Baria, Gujarat.
The event was for the Koli community to install their local deity, Mandhata Dev.
Khabad was upset about not being included as a speaker at the event.
A video of the altercation went viral, showing Khabad arguing and attempting to grab the microphone.
Police intervention led to Khabad leaving the event without participating in the rituals.
- Who
- Bachubhai Khabad, a former Gujarat cabinet minister and BJP MLA from Devgadh Baria
- What
- A verbal altercation with event organizers after not being included as a speaker
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday, with the video going viral on Thursday
- Where
- At a community event in Devgadh Baria, Gujarat
- Why
- Khabad was upset about not being among the speakers at the event
- MLA Name
- Bachubhai Khabad
- Constituency
- Devgadh Baria
- Event Type
- Community event for deity installation
- Deity Name
- Mandhata Dev
- Community
- Koli community
- Date of Incident
- Wednesday
- Video Virality
- Thursday