Blankets Amid Heatwave? Bihar Minister Faces Ridicule Over Viral Distribution Drive: Video

Bihar Sports Minister Surendra Mehta distributed blankets in Ahiyapur village during a heatwave, sparking criticism.

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Source : Facebook.

As the country is facing continuous heatwave-like conditions, Bihar Sports Minister Surendra Mehta distributed hundreds of blankets among the residents of Ahiyapur village under his Bachhwara Assembly constituency. The saffron party leader shared the photos of the distribution drive on his official Facebook page.

"On the occasion of the 46th Foundation Day of BJP, the largest party in the world working with the spirit of Antyodaya and nation building, celebrated today at Ahiyapur village of Govindpur-2 Panchayat of Bachhwara Assembly constituency and honoured people with clothes," Mehta posted on his official Facebook page.

The videos of the distribution drive have gone viral on social media. The videos show large crowds at the venue. Hundreds gathered to receive blankets from Mehta and other local BJP leaders on the stage.

BJP ministers in Bihar are distributing blankets to poor people when the temperature is above 40 degree centigrade.pic.twitter.com/RzyimDt2sa

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Despite the distribution drive by Mehta, the act has grabbed the eyeballs of people. Videos are going viral on social media mocking the move by the Bihar minister.

Amid the developments, former CPI MLA from Bachhwara, Awadhesh Rai, slammed the move. Speaking to NDTV, he said, "If the Sports Minister had distributed these blankets on Vajpayee ji's birthday (December 25), people might've found use for them. But I am shocked he chose to hand out blankets in this scorching sun. There are no efforts to develop playgrounds or sports facilities for children."

"This is nothing but a political stunt for elections. They think they can fool people with these theatrical acts. But the public is no longer confused-they now know who will actually work and who won't. Just look at the condition of the roads - dust flying, potholes everywhere - and no solutions. But yes, blankets are being handed out in the blazing sun," he further added, as quoted by NDTV.