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Rambhai Mokariya

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Rambhai Mokariya
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Assumed office
19 February 2021
Preceded byAbhay Bharadwaj
ConstituencyGujarat
Personal details
Born(1957-06-01)1 June 1957
Bhad, Porbandar district, Gujarat, India.
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Alma mater
  • B.A. (Shri K.H. Madhvani Arts and Commerce College, Saurashtra University)
  • LL.B. (D D Kotiyawala Municipal Law College, Saurashtra University)
ProfessionBuisnessman, politician
Websiterammokariya.in
Source: Digital Sansad

Rambhai Harjibhai Mokariya is an Indian politician. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha the upper house of Indian Parliament from Gujarat as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1][2][3]

Controversy

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In the aftermath of the 2024 Rajkot gaming zone fire, where the building didn't have necessary fire safety certification, Mokariya alleged that before becoming a MP, he was forced to pay a bribe of ₹70,000 to get a fire department NOC for one of his properties. This incident garnered significant media attention after he physically pushed a local TV journalist from his residence, who had come to conduct an interview regarding his allegation, claiming trespassing.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "BJP candidates win both Rajya Sabha seats from Gujarat". The Economic Times. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Gujarat Rajya Sabha bypolls results: BJP wins both seats, including one held by Congress's Ahmed Patel". Times Now. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  3. ^ "BJP candidates win both Rajya Sabha seats from Gujarat". The New Indian Express. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Gujarat BJP MP admits to paying bribe for fire NOC". The New Indian Express. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.