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Shahjahanpur councillors oath on sharing funds probed
A viral video purportedly shows Shahjahanpur Municipal Corporation councillors taking an oath to share civic funds equally among all 60 members, prompting an inquiry. The clip, reportedly recorded in November 2025 under…
A viral video purportedly shows Shahjahanpur Municipal Corporation councillors taking an oath to share civic funds equally among all 60 members, prompting an inquiry. The clip, reportedly recorded in November 2025 under a different civic chief, shows a group repeating an oath administered by one person, pledging equal division of municipal income and mutual solidarity if any member faces trouble. The oath also includes an objectionable reference to the mother of anyone called a 'traitor'.
Municipal commissioner Saumya Gururani said the authenticity of the video and the identities of those appearing in it have not been independently verified. Despite the alleged November 2025 timeline, Gururani said an inquiry has been ordered and further action will be based on the findings. Social media posts have also raised unverified allegations about a councillor's sudden acquisition of multiple houses and luxury vehicles.
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The Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act lays down penalties for councillors who misuse their position for private gain, including disqualification and criminal proceedings. The state government has in the past dissolved municipal bodies found to have systemic corruption, though such action is rare. The key question for the inquiry will be whether the oath was taken seriously or was just a theatrical display, and whether any funds were actually diverted. The commissioner's findings, expected in weeks, will decide if the matter goes to the state government or the Lokayukta for further action.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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