BJP Chhota Udepur district chief resigns after viral video controversy

Vadodara: The purported video of Chhota Udepur district BJP president Rashmikant Vasava patting back of minister of state for health Nimishaben Suthar and stumbling in alleged drunk state had gone viral on social media since yesterday evening. Following the controversy, Vasava has reportedly resigned from the post. It is learnt that he has resigned on the order of party higher-ups.

A function was held in Zoz village in Chhota Udepur district to celebrate the victory of Draupadi Murmu as president of India. Many leaders including Chhota Udepur district BJP president Rashmikant Vasava and minister of state for health Nimishaben Suthar remained present in the function.

The purported video clip of Rashmikant Vasava patting the back of Nimishaben Suthar in a drunk state in the program went viral on social media. He could also be seen stumbling and sleeping on the stage in the viral video. He could also be seen climbing the steps at the stage with support of another karyakar. Vasava had refuted the allegations that he was drunk. DeshGujarat