BJP leader blanket distribution video has triggered widespread criticism after footage emerged allegedly showing senior party figure Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria refusing to give blankets to three Muslim women during a public event in Rajasthan’s Tonk district. The incident, which reportedly took place in Karad village, has ignited political backlash and renewed debate over discrimination and communal tensions in the state.
The video, which surfaced on social media Monday morning, appears to show Jaunapuria questioning the women about their names before allegedly asking them to return the blankets upon learning they were Muslim. The former two-time Member of Parliament from the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur constituency is purportedly heard saying that those who “abuse” Prime Minister Narendra Modi have no right to receive the blankets.
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Video Shows Confrontation at Distribution Event
According to the footage, one of the women, identified as Sukaran Khan, had already received a blanket when Jaunapuria allegedly asked her name. After she responded, he is purportedly heard instructing her to return it.
“Those who abuse Prime Minister Narendra Modi do not have any right to these blankets. Please move aside. Leave the blanket there,” he is heard saying in the video.
He then reportedly asked the names of two other women, Razia and Zubaida, and refused to distribute blankets to them as well, asking them to leave the venue.
Sukaran Khan later told reporters that the distribution had initially proceeded without issue. “He was giving blankets to everyone. But suddenly, he asked his staff to ask for our names. We told him our names. He got offended as we are Muslims. He immediately took our blankets back,” she said.
Locals Object to Leader’s Remarks
A second video clip circulating online shows bystanders confronting Jaunapuria over his alleged conduct. One person is heard questioning him, asking whether he felt ashamed for refusing blankets to elderly women, noting that only a few beneficiaries had been left out.
In response, Jaunapuria is purportedly heard defending his actions, saying: “It doesn’t matter if you feel bad. They will take the blanket and will later boast that they made a fool of us. Why are you arguing? No need for any argument. This is not a government scheme. It is a personal arrangement.”
Jaunapuria did not respond to media requests for comment.
Political Reactions Intensify
The incident has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders. Tikaram Jully of the Congress party described the episode as shameful, alleging that the former MP insulted the women and rebuked villagers who objected to his actions.
“He insulted these Muslim women. First, he distributed the blankets and then took them back. He also rebuked the local villagers when they opposed it. Those villagers strongly objected to his action. This is really shameful for a public servant who also served as an MP,” Jully said.
The video continues to circulate widely online, prompting debate over accountability and the conduct of public representatives at community welfare events.