Gujarat BJP expels an office bearer for six years

Gandhinagar: Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled Jashubhai S Bhil (Chhota Udepur) from primary membership of party for six years with immediate effect.

Bhil was vice president of scheduled tribe (ST) morcha of State BJP. He had been also the president of Chhota Udepur district BJP in the past. His expulsion was ordered by State BJP chief CR Patil.

A video clip surfaced recently indicated that Bhil had in year 2018 allegedly demanded money after promising GSRTC (Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation) bus conductor job for an applicant. The applicant alleged he didn’t get the job contrary to assurance given by Bhil. The applicant was seeking his money to be returned by Bhil. The applicant claimed he had taken money on interest. Bhil had been the Director of GSRTC in the past.

In a video clip that has gone viral, a candidate tells Bhil that he had made payment to him two years ago but nothing happened. To this Bhil replied, the offices are closed due to lockdown. Bhil continued to say that he should come after 30th when GSRTC corporation office reopens. Bhil said he had also paid money to someone and he would need to collect it first before paying back to candidate. Bhil told the candidate that he took risk for him. Bhil further assured that GSRTC office will reopen after 30th and he should be reminded the matter then. Bhil said even the works of job transfers were stalled due to non-functioning of offices due to lockdown. DeshGujarat