Investigation into Sensational Pamphlet Scam Targets Sumul Dairy VC Raju Pathak

Surat : The ongoing investigations into the high-profile pamphlet scam targeting Gujarat BJP Chief CR Paatil  has cast a shadow over Gujarat’s political landscape as it taken a significant turn, with the Surat Crime Branch police focusing their attention on Raju Pathak, vice-chairman of The Surat-Tapi District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd, better known as Sumul Dairy.

The unfolding revelations have shone a light on the nexus between political and business interests, leaving the Gujarat BJP in a state of turmoil.

The pioneering coverage by The Blunt Times initially spotlighted Raju Pathak, a figure closely aligned with Ganpat Vasava, a prominent tribal leader and former BJP cabinet minister. Pathak’s close ties with Vasava, further fueled by shared business ventures and real estate investments, have brought him under intense scrutiny in connection to the pamphlet scandal targeting Gujarat BJP chief CR Paatil.

Pathak, a seasoned BJP leader in Surat, underwent extensive questioning by the Surat Crime Branch team over consecutive days, a testament to the gravity of the ongoing investigation. Sources within the investigation team have hinted at potential involvement of Pathak in the pamphlet scam orchestrated against CR Paatil, with Vasava perceived as the mastermind behind the campaign.

The pamphlet scam, which has ensnared the Milk Cooperative Union in Surat, has sent shockwaves through Gujarat’s political echelons. The revelations have raised concerns within the party’s higher ranks, reflecting an atmosphere of discontent and unease. With a substantial number of senior BJP leaders, including those who held pivotal ministries during the Vijay Rupani government, believed to be embroiled in the pamphlet scam, the BJP’s internal dynamics are undergoing significant turbulence.

Notably, this controversy follows the resignation of two senior BJP functionaries in Gujarat from their party posts, signaling a deeper crisis within the party’s structure. As the investigations unfold, the spotlight intensifies on figures like Raju Pathak and Ganpat Vasava, both of whom might face legal repercussions if their alleged involvement in the pamphlet scandal is confirmed by the Surat Crime Branch.

The ramifications of the pamphlet scam are profound, affecting not only the party’s credibility but also its preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The revelation of internal dissent among senior BJP functionaries, coupled with the ever-expanding pamphlet scandal, presents a challenging scenario for the Gujarat BJP as it navigates the turbulent waters of political intrigue and public scrutiny.