Rs 4,000 crore BJP MLA begged on Mumbai streets for 4 hours, got Rs 84 – here’s what he learned
A BJP MLA with assets worth Rs 4,000 crore spent four hours begging on Mumbai streets and collected only Rs 84, using the experience to highlight the value of unconditional compassion. The MLA reported mixed reactions from passersby, noting both indifference and assistance from strangers unaware of his identity.
- ✓A BJP MLA with assets worth Rs 4,000 crore spent four hours begging on Mumbai streets and collected only Rs 84, using the experience to highlight the value of unconditional compassion.
- ✓Over a period of four hours, the legislator received a total of Rs 84, a stark contrast to his declared net worth of approximately Rs 4,000 crore.
- ✓The MLA reported mixed reactions from passersby, noting both indifference and assistance from strangers unaware of his identity.
A senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, identified as a Maharashtra MLA, recently undertook a public experiment by standing on the streets of Mumbai and asking for alms. Over a period of four hours, the legislator received a total of Rs 84, a stark contrast to his declared net worth of approximately Rs 4,000 crore.
The experiment was conducted in the bustling urban areas of Mumbai, where the MLA remained on foot for the full duration without revealing his political status. The modest sum collected underscores the limited financial contribution from the general public during the brief encounter, despite the legislator’s high-profile background.
In reflecting on the episode, the MLA said that some individuals ignored or rebuked him, while others offered help without recognizing who he was. He concluded that genuine compassion, offered without expectation of reward, represents a form of enduring wealth that transcends material riches.
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| Issuing Authority | Zee News National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | MH State |
| Publication Date | 15 September 2026 |