UP's MLA Bedi Ram on the run

The alleged involvement of Suheldeo Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) MLA Bedi Ram in paper leak cases has deepened as the legislator, caught in a sting operation in Uttar Pradesh, has gone missing.

- Biswajeet Banerjee

For two days, there has been no information about his whereabouts, and his mobile phone is switched off. Even party leaders are unaware of his location.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath summoned SBSP chief OP Rajbhar, who is also the Panchayati Raj Minister, for a meeting. Following this Rajbhar traveled to Delhi on Friday morning. “The BJP high command has requested a report on the matter as the government has taken a strict stance on the paper leak issue,” a senior official said.

During the meeting, Rajbhar distanced himself from the issue, stating that any appropriate decision against Bedi Ram should be taken by the Chief Minister. As Yogi questioned the involvement of Bedi Ram, Rajbhar was unable to defend his position before the Chief Minister, said a source.