UP councillors caught on video taking oath to split civic funds equally

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A video has surfaced showing councillors from Shahjahanpur Municipal Corporation allegedly swearing an oath to equally divide civic funds among sixty members. The footage, which has gone viral, depicts the councillors making the pledge while holding Gangajal, considered sacred in Hindu tradition. The incident has prompted the municipal body to launch an official inquiry into the matter. Authorities will examine the video's authenticity and identify those involved before deciding on further action.

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