BJP MLAs Clash Over Land Dispute in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
Land dispute pits BJP MLAs against each other in UP's Unnao
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A land dispute in Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, has led to a confrontation between two Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs, Brijesh Rawat and Pankaj Gupta. Allegations of encroachment and physical altercations have emerged, with Rawat claiming Gupta's sister is attempting to occupy his inherited land.
- 01Brijesh Rawat accuses Pankaj Gupta and his sister of land encroachment.
- 02The dispute involves land near Naveen Mandi on the Kanpur-Lucknow highway.
- 03Rawat claims to have inherited six bighas of land from his maternal family.
- 04Gupta denies personal involvement and requests a fair investigation.
- 05Police are examining complaints from both parties.
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A land dispute in Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, has escalated into a conflict between two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs, Brijesh Rawat and Pankaj Gupta. Rawat alleges that Gupta and his sister, Deepti Gupta, are attempting to encroach on his inherited land, which he claims is approximately six bighas. The land in question is located near Naveen Mandi on the Kanpur-Lucknow highway. Rawat has reported that pillars were erected on the disputed land, leading to a physical altercation when he confronted them. Gupta, however, denies any wrongdoing, asserting that the dispute pertains solely to his sister's property and that he was not present during the incident. Both parties have lodged complaints with the police, which are currently under review. Gupta has called for proper land measurement to clarify ownership and has requested a fair investigation into the matter.
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The outcome of this dispute could affect local land ownership and governance, as it involves elected officials and their constituents.
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