Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Rajasthan Orders Inquiry into 3 MLAs for Corruption
Three lawmakers in Rajasthan, India, are being investigated for allegedly taking bribes to release funds meant for local area development.
The Rajasthan government has frozen their accounts and set up a high-level committee to look into the matter.
The Chief Minister has stated that there will be zero tolerance for corruption.
A former Chief Minister has also urged immediate action on this serious issue.
The investigation was triggered by a media report that accused the MLAs of taking commissions in exchange for approving the release of these funds.
The accused MLAs have denied the allegations, and their respective parties have initiated internal inquiries.
Rajasthan government orders high-level inquiry into three MLAs for alleged corruption in MLA fund release.
MLA LAD accounts of the accused MLAs have been frozen pending the inquiry.
Allegations involve BJP MLA Revantram Danga, Congress MLA Anita Jatav, and Independent MLA Ritu Banawat.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma emphasizes zero-tolerance policy against corruption.
Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot urges immediate inquiry by CM and Speaker.
- Who
- Three Rajasthan MLAs: Revantram Danga (BJP), Anita Jatav (Congress), Ritu Banawat (Independent)
- What
- Allegations of taking commissions for releasing MLA funds
- When
- Inquiry ordered on Sunday
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- Why
- Media report accused MLAs of corruption in MLA fund release
- MLAs Involved
- Revantram Danga (BJP), Anita Jatav (Congress), Ritu Banawat (Independent)
- Action Taken
- MLA LAD accounts frozen, high-level inquiry ordered
- Inquiry Committee
- Headed by state chief vigilance commissioner
- Chief Minister's Stance
- Zero-tolerance policy against corruption
- Trigger
- Media report alleging commission for fund release
- Former CM's Response
- Urged immediate inquiry by CM and Speaker
- BJP's Action
- Issued notice to BJP MLA Danga for explanation
- Congress's Action
- Directed state president to conduct inquiry into Jatav