40% Gujarat ministers have criminal cases; 84% are crorepatis

August 10, 2016

New Delhi, Aug 10: As many as 40% ministers of the Gujarat Assembly have declared criminal cases against themselves, while 84%?are crorepatis, says a new study.

After the resignation of chief minister Anandiben Patel and reconstitution of the council of ministers, Gujarat Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) have analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all 25 ministers including the newly-elected chief minister Vijay Rupani.

“Ten of the 25 ministers (40%) have declared criminal cases against themselves. Of them, five have declared serious criminal cases including murder, attempt to murder, robbery and dacoity,” ADR said in its study released on Wednesday.

Out of the 25 ministers, 21 (84%) are crorepatis, with average assets of Rs 7.81 crore, it said.

The minister with the highest declared total assets is Solanki Parshottmbhai Odhavjibhai with assets worth Rs 37.61 crore, followed by Kakadiya Vallabhbhai Gobarbhai (Rs 28 crore) and Patel Rohitbhai Jashubhai (Rs 23 crore), the study said.

Rupani has total assets worth Rs 7 crore, while his deputy Nitinkumar Ratilal Patel has Rs 9 crore of total assets, it added.

The minister with the lowest declared total assets is Tadvi Sabdsharan Bhailalbhai with Rs 23.76 lakh.

A total of 18 ministers have declared liabilities of whom Radadiya Jayeshbhai Vithalbhai from Jetpur constituency tops the list with Rs 7.94 crore liabilities, it added.

On their educational qualifications, it said a total of 15 ministers are graduates or have higher degrees, while 10 have education qualification of 12th standard or below.

A total of 9 ministers have declared their age between 25 to 50 years and 16 have declared theirs between 51 and 70 years. The youngest minister is Radadiya Jayeshbhai Vithalbhai aged 30.

Out of the 25 ministers, only one is woman - Nirmlaben Vadhvani.

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Model state for others to follow....ha ha...all binaamees of modi...criminals rapists and murderers turned to carodpateez....
Example of vikASS...

Mr Modi ka Kaccha Aadmi ka Achhe din bhaar ayya

The cheddi members never reliaze that they are decieved and cheated and looted. A drink in the evening will satisfy them.. They think BJP are protecting them... They never understand the deciever rules and cheddi members make hawdu basawa hawdu without knowing what is right and wrong. where poor are still poor and follow these corrupt ministers without thinking twice.

what will be the fate of the garden, that an owl is sitting on each branch of the trees......................

this above quote is from alaama iqbal

who wrote \saray jahansay achha hindustan hamara\"......"

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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‘Profit’ trap: Mangaluru trader duped of ₹33.1 lakh in online App scam

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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