BJP MLA from Idar, Ramanlal Vora, has been accused of forging documents to get the ‘farmer’ status to purchase an agricultural land in Palaj, Gandhinagar.

The disputed land of survey number 261 is of 4 acres and 23 guntha, in Palaj village of Gandhinagar was mentioned in the declaration of assets by Vora during the Assembly elections of 2022.

The questions on acquirement of the land was raised as the land in question was not inherited.

In a written complaint, it was alleged that in 2017, the agricultural land was assumed in the names of Punambhai Kalabhai, Hiteshbhai Kantilal, and Ramanbhai Ishwarbhai. Surprisingly, the document lacked last names.

The last name of the MLA, ‘Vora’ was not mentioned anywhere in the document till 2016.

Kusumben Ramanlal Vora, Suhag Ramanlal Vora, and Bhushan Ramanlal Vora became direct heirs in a document dated April 12, 2016.

Before the issue was highlighted, the MLA sold the land for ₹5.42 crore on March 14, 2024.

Vora is also accused of purchasing a total of 8 hectares of agricultural land in survey numbers 548, 549, 581, and 551 in Davad village of Idar taluka after becoming the ‘farmer’.

An application for the Right To Information (RTI) was sent to Gujarat Information Commission in Gandhinagar over the issue.

The complaint and accusations have reached the doorsteps of CM Bhupendra Patel, BJP organisational general secretary Ratnakar, and the PMO as well, according to reports.

However, the applicant is yet to receive a response.

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