Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Bihar Police Questions Ex-MLA Bima Bharti in Horse-Trading Case
In Bihar, the police are looking into claims of "horse-trading," which is like trying to buy votes.
They questioned Bima Bharti, who used to be a lawmaker.
The police believe someone tried to bribe politicians to vote a certain way during a trust vote, where the government had to prove it had enough support.
One politician said he was offered money and a job to switch sides.
The police are also talking to other people involved to find out what happened.
Former RJD MLA Bima Bharti was questioned by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police.
The questioning was in connection with a horse-trading case filed at Kotwali police station in 2024.
The case involves allegations of bribery offered to MLAs ahead of a trust vote.
JD(U) MLA Sudhanshu Shekhar alleged he was offered a bribe to switch to RJD.
Summons have been issued to another JD(U) MLA and two others for questioning.
- Who
- The Economic Offences Unit of Bihar Police, former RJD MLA Bima Bharti, and JD(U) MLA Sudhanshu Shekhar are involved.
- What
- The Economic Offences Unit of Bihar Police questioned former RJD MLA Bima Bharti in a horse-trading case.
- When
- The questioning occurred on Wednesday, and the case was filed in 2024.
- Where
- The case is related to Kotwali police station in Patna, Bihar.
- Why
- The questioning is in connection with allegations of horse-trading, specifically bribery offers made to MLAs before a trust vote.
Accusations
Facts
Allegations
Accusations
Allegations of horse-trading and bribery to gain votes.
Facts
No opposing viewpoints provided in the article.
- Case Type
- Horse-trading
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Involved Parties
- Bima Bharti, Sudhanshu Shekhar, EOU
- Alleged Bribe
- Rs 10 crore in cash and a ministerial berth
- Accusation
- Bribery to influence trust vote
- Police Unit
- Economic Offences Unit (EOU)