BJP Suspends Leader Named in Vyapam Scam Case by CBI

BHOPAL:  The BJP has suspended a leader in Madhya Pradesh who has been named in an FIR or police complaint by the CBI in the Vyapam scam.

BJP leader Gulab Singh Kirar has been named in the FIR. He was named even by the Special Investigation Team of the state police last year, but the party did not act against him at the time.

A 40-member CBI started investigating the massive admission and recruitment scandal on Monday.

The Vyapam scam revolves around a massive swindle linked to qualifying tests for colleges and jobs as government teachers, doctors and policemen. Lakhs of candidates allegedly paid bribes to manipulate the exam process, including hiring proxies to take the test for them.

Last week, the Supreme Court ordered the CBI to take over the case.

Gulab singh Kirar and his son Dr Shakti Pratap Singh are both accused of irregularities in the medical entrance examination case. The police had even announced a cash reward on Shakti Pratap, who allegedly topped a medical exam in 2011. The complaint was filed by Gwalior-based whistleblower Ashish Chaturvedi.