Is Rajasthan's MP Hanuman Beniwal Facing Eviction from His Government Bungalow?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Eviction notices issued to former public representatives.
- Unpaid electricity dues led to service disconnection.
- Growing scrutiny on the misuse of government housing.
- Criticism of free resource distributions by political leaders.
- Importance of accountability in governance.
Jaipur, July 3 (NationPress) Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal has received an eviction notice instructing him to vacate his government residence by July 11. This notice was issued by the estate officer and the Additional District Magistrate (Justice).
In addition to Beniwal, his brother Narayan Beniwal and former MLA Pukhraj Garg have also been served eviction notices for their continued illegal occupancy of government bungalows. Despite not holding MLA positions any longer, they have failed to vacate their official residences in Jyoti Nagar and Jalupura, leading the Public Works Department (PWD) to file a formal complaint.
The situation intensified when the electricity supply to Hanuman Beniwal's residence in Nagaur was cut off due to unpaid bills. This residence, which also functions as the office for the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP), is registered under his brother, Premsukh Beniwal. Reports indicate that over Rs 11 lakh in electricity dues were outstanding, resulting in the disconnection.
This series of developments highlights the increasing enforcement against the misuse of government housing by former public officials. Earlier, BJP State President Madan Rathore criticized the practice of distributing free electricity and water, labeling it as a type of “negative politics” that is unsustainable in the long term.
Speaking to the media from his government residence in Delhi, Rathore stated that while such promises may initially attract public support, they are impractical for the sustained operation of a government.
“If we continue to provide everything for free — electricity, water — how will the government function? How will development proceed? This kind of politics may have short-term appeal, but it cannot endure indefinitely,” Rathore remarked, warning that such populist pledges could obstruct genuine progress.
Rathore further accused Beniwal of fostering disruptive behavior: “Beniwal neglects his electricity payments and encourages others to do likewise. This isn’t politics; it’s a disturbance. He should focus on constructive politics that advance development rather than stir up controversy,” he added.