Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Madhya Pradesh Bribery Exposed Live at 'Janta Darshan'
A man in Madhya Pradesh wanted to build something and was told he had to pay extra money to city workers.
He went to a special meeting where people could talk to the city leaders.
There, he called the person asking for the bribe on speakerphone.
The person openly talked about how much money was needed and how it was shared among different officials.
This surprised everyone, and the city leaders promised to investigate and take action against the workers who were asking for bribes.
The city also explained that applying for building permission is supposed to be done online, so people shouldn't have to pay extra money to city hall staff.
A resident, Pankaj Rathore, exposed alleged bribery at Morena Municipal Corporation during a 'Janta Darshan' by making a live phone call.
The phone call, made in the presence of Mayor Sharda Solanki, revealed a broker openly demanding bribes for building permits.
The broker detailed an alleged bribe-sharing structure among officials, with total demands ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 18,000.
Municipal Commissioner Satendra Singh Dhakare confirmed show-cause notices to implicated employees and officers.
The Municipal Commissioner emphasized the building permission process is fully online and digital, with no online application from the complainant found at the time of the complaint.
- Who
- Pankaj Rathore (resident), Mayor Sharda Solanki, Municipal Commissioner Satendra Singh Dhakare, unnamed broker, and municipal officials.
- What
- A resident used a 'Janta Darshan' to expose alleged bribery by making a live phone call to a broker demanding money for building permits, which was overheard by the mayor and other officials.
- When
- November 11
- Where
- Morena Municipal Corporation, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To expose alleged corruption and bribe demands by municipal officials for processing building construction permits.
Allegations of Bribery
Official Response and Process
Bribe Demands for Building Permissions
Allegations of Bribery
A resident, Pankaj Rathore, alleged that a broker demanded bribes for a building permit, and during a 'Janta Darshan,' he made a live phone call that exposed an alleged bribe-sharing structure among municipal officials, with demands ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 18,000.
Official Response and Process
Municipal Commissioner Satendra Singh Dhakare stated that show-cause notices have been issued to implicated employees and officers, and action will follow their responses. He also emphasized that the building permission process is entirely online and digital, requiring no physical visits to the corporation.
Nature of the Complaint and Application
Allegations of Bribery
The broker on the phone dictated specific amounts for different officials, including Sharma EE, 'someone with a photo', Ajay Parihar, and himself, indicating a systemic demand for bribes. Rathore was told to send the file in PDF and pay the money over the phone.
Official Response and Process
The Municipal Commissioner noted that as of the complaint date, no online application from Rathore was found and described the nature of the complaint as 'beyond comprehension,' initiating a full investigation.
- Location
- Morena Municipal Corporation, Madhya Pradesh
- Incident Date
- November 11
- Event Type
- Janta Darshan (Public Hearing)
- Complainant
- Pankaj Rathore
- Alleged Bribe Amounts
- Rs 15,000 to Rs 18,000 (total breakdown mentioned for Sharma EE, 'someone with a photo', Ajay Parihar, and broker)
- Mayor Present
- Sharda Solanki
- Municipal Commissioner
- Satendra Singh Dhakare
