Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Rajasthan MLAs Deny Commission Demands
Three lawmakers in Rajasthan were asked to explain why they were accused of asking for money in exchange for helping with local projects.
They said they didn't do anything wrong but asked for more time to show proof.
The committee, which checks if lawmakers follow the rules, gave them extra time to prepare their answers.
The lawmakers were caught on camera in a secret recording, but they say the video was changed.
The committee will look at all the evidence and then decide what to do next.
Three Rajasthan MLAs accused of demanding commissions appeared before the Ethics Committee.
All three denied allegations and requested more time to submit evidence.
Committee granted varying time periods to each MLA for further preparation.
Allegations stem from a sting operation where MLAs were allegedly caught negotiating commissions.
Committee to examine all evidence and submit a report to the Assembly Speaker for further action.
- Who
- Three MLAs from Rajasthan: Ritu Banawat, Anita Jatav, and Revanthram Danga
- What
- Accusations of demanding commissions from MLA development funds
- When
- Hearing held on Friday, with further dates to be scheduled
- Where
- Rajasthan Assembly’s Ethics Committee
- Why
- To address allegations of corruption and demand for commissions
- MLAs Involved
- Ritu Banawat, Anita Jatav, Revanthram Danga
- Committee Chairman
- Kailash Verma
- Time Granted
- 15 days to Danga, 7 days to Jatav, 10 days to Banawat
- Sting Operation Allegations
- Demanding commissions for development works
- Next Steps
- Further questioning and evidence examination