The pledge was allegedly taken to ensure fairness

Aug 25, 2026

05:41 pm

What's the storyMunicipal councilors in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have sparked controversy after a video emerged of them taking an oath with Gangajal (sacred water) to equally share civic body earnings and bribes.

The video shows a local councilor holding a vessel of Gangajal while administering the pledge to his fellow elected representatives.