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Mumbai BJP MLA Parag Shah Spends Day Dressed As Beggar
Parag Shah is a politician from Mumbai.
He dressed up like a beggar and went onto the streets of Ghatkopar.
He asked people for money and spent several hours there.
He left his security guards, car and expensive items behind.
People reportedly did not realize who he was.
A Jain spiritual guru suggested the activity during Jain Chaturmas.
Shah wanted to understand what life might feel like without wealth, comfort and political privileges.
Later, he removed his makeup and met some of the same people again.
Shah is one of Maharashtra’s wealthiest political figures.
Mumbai BJP MLA Parag Shah dressed as a beggar and sought alms on Ghatkopar streets.
Shah reportedly spent several hours walking, sitting roadside and interacting with people without being recognized.
He left behind his security personnel, vehicle and expensive belongings for the exercise.
The experiment took place during Jain Chaturmas after a suggestion from spiritual guru Namramuni Maharaj.
Shah declared assets worth more than Rs 3,383 crore in his 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election affidavit.
- Who
- Parag Shah, a Mumbai BJP MLA.
- What
- He disguised himself as a beggar, sought alms and spent several hours on Ghatkopar streets.
- Where
- Ghatkopar, Mumbai.
- When
- During Jain Chaturmas; the articles do not provide an exact date.
- Why
- At the suggestion of Jain spiritual guru Namramuni Maharaj, to experience life without the privileges and comforts linked to Shah’s wealth and political position.
Key facts
- Politician
- Parag Shah, BJP MLA from Mumbai
- Location
- Ghatkopar, Mumbai
- Activity
- Dressed as a beggar and asked people for alms
- Occasion
- Jain Chaturmas
- Declared assets
- More than Rs 3,383 crore in his 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election affidavit
- Business interests
- Mainly linked to the real estate sector
- Earlier public role
- Served as a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation corporator
Sources
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