BJP Leader Saubhagya Singh Thakur Travels In Massive Car Convoy From Ujjain To Bhopal After PM Modi’s ‘Save Fuel’ Appeal-- VIDEO

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): BJP leader Saubhagya Singh Thakur reached Bhopal with a huge convoy of vehicles travelling from Ujjain on Tuesday.

The controversy has gained attention because Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav have recently appealed to people to reduce the use of petrol and diesel amid the global situation.

He has come under criticism after videos showing the huge convoy of vehicles.

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Thakur was recently appointed chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation and was travelling to Bhopal to take charge of his new post.

According to reports, he left from Ujjain with supporters and family members. However, as the convoy moved ahead on the highway, more vehicles reportedly joined him on the way.

Videos now circulating widely online show a long line of cars travelling together for several kilometres on the highway. Due to the large convoy, traffic movement reportedly slowed down, causing inconvenience to other commuters travelling on the road.

The viral videos triggered criticism on social media, with many people questioning the message being sent when leaders themselves are seen travelling with large convoys despite appeals to save fuel.

After the controversy grew, Saubhagya Singh Thakur clarified that only around 25 vehicles had started with him from his village Mangrola in Ujjain district.

He said supporters kept joining the convoy during the journey and claimed he was not aware that so many vehicles were travelling with him.

He, however, refused to admit any mistake over the matter. The issue has now sparked political discussion in Madhya Pradesh.