Authorities in Rajasthan are investigating a contentious video that has surfaced on social media ahead of municipal elections in the Alwar district. The footage reportedly shows currency notes concealed inside traditional sweet boxes, sparking widespread allegations of attempted vote-buying.
The incident is said to have occurred during the early hours of the morning in the Diwakari neighborhood. According to local accounts, residents noticed a vehicle unloading packaging typically used for kalakand, a popular milk-based confection native to the region, at around one o'clock in the morning.
Curious locals gathered to inspect the activity and attempted to stop the vehicle. Upon being confronted, the occupants of the car allegedly abandoned the transport and fled the scene before authorities could arrive. Subsequent inspection of the abandoned items revealed bundles of high-denomination Indian currency notes neatly packed alongside the sweets.
The footage quickly gained traction online, prompting fierce political reactions as election day approaches. The local Congress candidate whose area encompasses the incident has strongly denied any involvement. Representatives for the candidate dismissed the video as a deliberate attempt to defame the campaign and damage its electoral prospects.
State officials have acknowledged the circulation of the controversial recording. The regional forest minister confirmed that administrative bodies and law enforcement are actively looking into the matter to determine the origin of the vehicle and the authenticity of the claims.
Electoral authorities in India closely monitor monetary transactions and the distribution of gifts during municipal and general campaigns to prevent electoral malpractice. Allegations of cash-for-votes schemes frequently trigger intense scrutiny from both political rivals and election watchdogs. Investigations into the Alwar incident remain ongoing as officials work to identify those responsible for the midnight delivery.
Reporting based on coverage first published by The Times of India. Read the original report at The Times of India.
