BJP-affiliated councillors in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, are denying allegations sparked by a viral social media video that appears to show them taking an oath to share “corruption earnings” among themselves. The video has prompted notices and requests for responses from councillors named or shown in the footage, while opposition parties have criticized the BJP over the incident.
Across the reporting, BJP leaders say the clip is not new. They contend it is roughly a year old and was recorded during a meeting at a hotel involving councillors discussing municipal development. They say the meeting concerned development projects and fund distribution, including money linked to the State Finance Commission, and they allege that parts of the recording were edited to damage reputations.
The BJP says it is examining whether the video was manipulated and that any confirmed wrongdoing could lead to action through party channels and legal steps against those responsible. Opposition parties, including Samajwadi Party and Congress, have demanded accountability. Separately, officials cited in coverage say no formal complaint had been received at the district level at the time, and that an investigation would follow if one is lodged.
