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BJP MLA Parag Shah seen begging in Mumbai
BJP legislator Parag Shah, reported as a billionaire, was observed in the Ghatkopar area of Mumbai dressed as a beggar. While in that disguise he approached passers‑by and asked for alms. The incident was reported by The Statesman, a centrist English‑language outlet. India Today, a right‑leaning outlet, also covered the event, describing Shah as a billionaire and calling his actions a disguise. No official explanation or response from authorities was provided in the coverage.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (2): Deccan Herald, The Statesman
- Right (1): India Today