**Bihar Minister’s Blanket Distribution Sparks Controversy in April Heat**
**Meta Description:** Bihar’s Sports Minister Surendra Mehta’s blanket distribution event in Begusarai during a heatwave has gone viral, drawing mixed reactions from the public.
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**Bihar Minister’s Blanket Distribution Sparks Controversy in April Heat**
In a surprising turn of events, Bihar’s Sports Minister and BJP MLA from Bachhwara, Surendra Mehta, was spotted distributing blankets to a large crowd in the sweltering April heat of Begusarai. The event, which took place on April 6 to commemorate the Bharatiya Janata Party’s 45th Foundation Day, attracted over 700 attendees in Ahiyaapur village, located in the Mansurchak block.
Minister Mehta addressed the gathering from a decorated stage, personally handing out blankets to villagers. This gesture, however, was met with irony by many observers, as temperatures soared to around 40 degrees Celsius. The visuals from the event quickly went viral on social media, eliciting a mix of amusement and criticism from netizens. One comment pointedly asked, “If the minister really wanted to help, wouldn’t it have made more sense to distribute blankets in winter?”
Despite the oppressive heat, the event saw a significant turnout, with men and women lining up to receive what the minister referred to as “ang vastra,” a token of respect. Following the event, Mehta shared photos on Facebook, stating, “On the 45th foundation day of the world’s largest party committed to the upliftment of the poor and nation-building, we honoured people in Ahiyaapur by offering ang vastra. Jai BJP, Jai Bharat Mata.” This post has since been deleted.
The blanket distribution comes at a crucial time as Bihar prepares for upcoming Assembly elections, where the BJP, in alliance with Nitish Kumar’s JDU, aims to maintain its political power in the state.
**FAQ Section**
**Q: Why did Surendra Mehta distribute blankets in April?**
A: The blanket distribution was part of a celebration for the BJP’s 45th Foundation Day, but it drew criticism due to the high temperatures in April, leading many to question the appropriateness of the gesture.
