A significant scam has been uncovered in Bharuch district, Gujarat, involving the misappropriation of approximately Rs 2 crore intended for toilet construction under government assistance programs. Retired schoolteacher Pravin Modi exposed the fraud through an RTI application, revealing that documents, including Aadhaar cards submitted for marriage certificates, were fraudulently used to apply for funds.
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