Moradabad, September 22, 2024: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Moradabad Mayor, Vinod Agarwal, is under fire after a video surfaced online showing him allegedly faking a blood donation during an event to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. The video has sparked outrage on social media, with many accusing the mayor of staging the act for publicity.
The blood donation drive was organized on September 17, coinciding with National Voluntary Blood Donation Day and PM Modi’s birthday. In the video, Agarwal is seen lying on a bed at the donation camp, laughing as a paramedic prepares to check his blood pressure. However, just as the paramedic appears to proceed with a needle, Agarwal abruptly gets up and leaves, without donating blood.
Once the video went viral, social media users expressed their disappointment, accusing Agarwal of making a mockery of the blood donation initiative. Many criticized the incident as an example of political theatrics overshadowing real issues.
Social Media Reaction
Users on X (formerly Twitter) shared and reposted the video, adding their sharp criticism of the BJP leader:
- Priya Singh (@priyarajputlive): “Netas are masters of drama. If you don’t believe it, watch this video. This is Moradabad BJP Mayor Vinod Agarwal. He went to donate blood on PM Modi’s birthday, lay down on the bed, but when the doctor tried to draw blood, he raised his hands and left, saying he was only there for the photo op.”
- Abhijeet Chaturvedi (@reall_abhijeet): “This is Moradabad Mayor Vinod Agarwal. Staging a fake blood donation on the PM’s birthday shows how hollow this politician and the leadership brand have become. Instead of addressing real issues, they focus on gimmicks to fool the public.”
- Dr. Akash Deep Muni (@akashmuni01): “On PM Modi’s birthday, Moradabad Mayor Vinod Agarwal donated blood. Or so it seemed. He was wired, pictures were taken, there were laughs, but no blood was donated!”
- BaLa (@itsmebalas): “This is Vinod Agarwal, BJP mayor of Moradabad, UP. Watch the full video of this ‘special blood donation’ closely and understand…”
Mayor’s Response
Amid the growing criticism, Vinod Agarwal responded by calling the video a conspiracy by his political rivals aimed at tarnishing his reputation. He clarified that he had indeed intended to donate blood but was informed by doctors that, due to his diabetic condition, he was ineligible to do so. According to Agarwal, he left the camp after the doctors advised him not to proceed with the donation.
Despite Agarwal’s explanation, the video continues to circulate widely, with many questioning the sincerity of the mayor’s actions. The incident has further fueled discussions about the performative nature of political events and the need for genuine efforts to address public issues.
