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Maharashtra BJP MLA Parag Shah Disguises as Beggar for Day

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 4:27 AM UTC · How we work

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Maharashtra BJP MLA Parag Shah dressed as a beggar on Mumbai’s Ghatkopar streets for a day.
He followed Jain guru Namramuni’s advice and abandoned security, cars, and valuables for the experiment.
Shah used makeup to hide his identity, sought alms, and ate a free samosa.
After removing the disguise, Shah returned to the same spots and spoke to people unaware of him.
His 2024 affidavit listed assets exceeding INR3,383 crore, and he previously served as a BMC corporator.

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Maharashtra BJP MLA Parag Shah dressed as a beggar on Mumbai’s Ghatkopar streets for a day.
He followed Jain guru Namramuni’s advice and abandoned security, cars, and valuables for the experiment.
Shah used makeup to hide his identity, sought alms, and ate a free samosa.
After removing the disguise, Shah returned to the same spots and spoke to people unaware of him.
His 2024 affidavit listed assets exceeding INR3,383 crore, and he previously served as a BMC corporator.