Archive · 18 Jan 2026
BJP MP accuses forest dept of double standards in tribal area
A BJP MP named Mansukh Vasava had a big argument with forest officials.
He said they are being unfair.
They allow quick permissions for projects near the Statue of Unity but make it hard for projects that help tribal people.
The MP said three bridges and some roads needed for tribal areas were stopped, and machines were seized.
The forest department said they didn't get the right permissions for the work.
Both the MP and a local MLA from another party agreed that the delays are hurting the tribal people.
BJP MP Mansukh Vasava accused the Forest Department of double standards in implementing forest rules.
Three bridges and several roads in tribal areas of Narmada district were affected by the dispute.
The MP alleged that the Forest Department seized machinery and lodged an FIR against a contractor.
The Forest Department denied the allegations, stating that necessary permissions were not obtained.
Both the BJP MP and a local Aam Aadmi Party MLA agreed that the delays are hurting tribal development.
- Who
- BJP MP Mansukh Vasava and Forest Department officials
- What
- Heated argument over selective exceptions for development projects
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Dediapada taluka, Narmada district, Gujarat
- Why
- Allegations of double standards in implementing forest rules for development projects
- MP Involved
- Mansukh Vasava (BJP, Bharuch Lok Sabha)
- Location
- Dediapada taluka, Narmada district, Gujarat
- Projects Affected
- Three bridges and several roads
- Funding for Bridges
- Rs 29 crore
- Pending Applications
- 5,360
- Allegations
- Double standards in forest rule implementation
- Response from Forest Department
- Denied allegations, cited lack of necessary permissions