TONK (Feb 23, 2026) — Former BJP MP Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria is facing intense criticism after a viral video showed him refusing to distribute blankets to Muslim women, stating that those who “abuse” Prime Minister Narendra Modi have no right to receive them.
The Incident
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The Refusal: During a distribution drive in Tonk, Rajasthan, the video captures Jaunapuria asking a woman her name. Upon hearing a Muslim name, he instructs his aides to withhold the blanket, telling the group, “Those who abuse Modi have no right to take blankets. I can’t help if you feel bad about it.”
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The Confrontation: Local residents confronted the leader, noting that the women had waited for hours. Jaunapuria, who served as MP from 2014 to 2024, defended his actions by stating the drive was conducted in a personal capacity without government funds.
Political Backlash
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Congress Condemnation: Sitting Congress MP Harish Chandra Meena slammed the act as “inhuman” and a “slap on the face of humanity,” arguing that it destroys the nation’s social fabric.
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Call for Action: Meena urged PM Modi to take action against the former MP, questioning if the government’s minority welfare programs are subject to the same partisan bias.
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State Assembly Impact: With the Rajasthan Assembly currently in session, the opposition is expected to corner the Bhajan Lal Sharma government over the incident, particularly in Tonk, a stronghold of Congress leader Sachin Pilot.
