Deputy CM’s Son Sparks Controversy with Government Escort in Social Media Reel | Jaipur News – Times of India

JAIPUR: Deputy chief minister Prem Chand Bairwa faced an online backlash after his son appeared in a social media reel driving a modified jeep, escorted by a state govt vehicle. The incident raised questions about the misuse of state resources, prompting Bairwa to both defend his son and later apologise publicly.
In the reel, a govt Bolero vehicle with a multi-coloured beacon, registered under the transport department, was seen following the jeep driven by Bairwa’s son on Amber Road in Jaipur.The jeep carried his son alongside three friends, one of whom is said to be the child of a Congressman.
Speaking to the media on Friday, Bairwa initially defended his son. He said his son was merely with school friends and had done nothing wrong.
Bairwa highlighted his son’s exposure to affluent individuals and luxury cars since his rise to the deputy chief ministership.
“I want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji for making someone like me the deputy chief minister of Rajasthan. After this, if wealthy individuals allow my son to sit with them and give him a chance to see luxury cars then I am thankful,” he said.
Earlier in the day, Bairwa said his son, who is not yet 18- years-old, was accompanied by the govt vehicle for security reasons, suggesting there was no rule violation.
“Where were the rules violated? The govt car was following for my child’s safety. If people interpret it differently, that’s their perspective but I do not blame my child or his friends. They were just together,” he said. However, when it came to light that his son has a valid driving license, Bairwa, while speaking to ANI, extended an apology, acknowledging the public’s concern over the incident. “I got to know about the incident from social media. My son has just passed his senior level and those (visible in the video) are his school friends and they are well-off financially. Those friends had cars, he went and sat in that car. As soon as I came to know about it, I counselled him (son)…”
Additionally, Bairwa expressed his intention to avoid causing any issues for his party or himself due to this incident. “I don’t want any problem to arise in my party (BJP) or anywhere else because of me. That is why I apologise for the fact that my son went with those children. He will not do such a thing, and I have explained it to him.”(with agency inputs)