Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa issued a public apology on Friday after a video surfaced on social media showing his son driving an open jeep in Jaipur, allegedly flouting traffic rules while being escorted by a Rajasthan police vehicle. The video, which triggered widespread backlash, also featured the son of Congress leader Pushpendra Bhardwaj among a group of youths.
Addressing the controversy, Bairwa stated that he first became aware of the incident through social media and took immediate action. “My son has just passed his senior level, and the people seen with him in the video are his school friends. They come from well-off families and own cars. He sat in one of those cars, and as soon as I found out, I called him,” Bairwa explained.
Apology for Misuse of Police Escort
The deputy CM clarified that he personally does not own a car, and his wife’s vehicle is in their village. He expressed regret over the incident, stating, “I don’t want any problem to arise in my party or anywhere else because of me. That is why I apologise for the fact that my son went with those children. He will not do such a thing again, and I have explained it to him.”
- Social Media Backlash and Criticism of Police
The viral video, showing four people driving through Jaipur in an open jeep with a police vehicle following behind, sparked criticism on social media. Users accused Bairwa’s son of misusing police resources for personal purposes and violating traffic laws. The Rajasthan Police was also criticized for allegedly providing an escort in the incident.
Bairwa, a second-term BJP MLA from Dudu constituency, apologized to the public and assured that his son would not repeat such behavior in the future.
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