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Rambhai Mokariya | |
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| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 19 February 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Abhay Bharadwaj |
| Constituency | Gujarat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1957 Bhad, Porbandar district, Gujarat, India. |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
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| Profession | Buisnessman, politician |
| Website | rammokariya |
| Source: Digital Sansad | |
Rambhai Harjibhai Mokariya is an Indian politician. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha the upper house of Indian Parliament from Gujarat as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1][2][3]
Controversy
In the aftermath of the 2024 Rajkot gaming zone fire, where the building didn't have necessary fire safety certification, Mokariya alleged that before becoming an MP, he was forced to pay a bribe of ₹70,000 to get a fire department NOC for one of his properties. This incident garnered significant media attention after he physically pushed a local TV journalist from his residence, who had come to conduct an interview regarding his allegation, claiming trespassing.[4]
References
- ^ "BJP candidates win both Rajya Sabha seats from Gujarat". The Economic Times. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "Gujarat Rajya Sabha bypolls results: BJP wins both seats, including one held by Congress's Ahmed Patel". Times Now. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "BJP candidates win both Rajya Sabha seats from Gujarat". The New Indian Express. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "Gujarat BJP MP admits to paying bribe for fire NOC". The New Indian Express. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.