Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh – Politics in Aligarh’s Chharra constituency escalated on Wednesday after an alleged phone conversation surfaced in which local BJP MLA Thakur Ravendra Pal Singh threatened Thakur Ashok Singh, a state vice‑president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU–Bhanu faction).
What Happened
An audio clip (1 min 16 sec) went viral on social media early Wednesday.
In the recording, the MLA is heard telling the farm leader to “stay in your limits” and warns: “You’ll die for no reason.”
The exchange followed a Facebook post by Ashok Singh opposing the MLA’s push to locate a new tehsil headquarters in Chharra rather than Akrabad.
Trigger for the Clash
Government Request for a Fresh Proposal – The state administration recently sought a renewed proposal on creating a sixth tehsil in Aligarh district.
Competing Demands –
Chharra residents met the District Magistrate with MLA Ravendra Pal Singh on Tuesday, demanding the tehsil for their town.
Akrabad supporters, led by Ashok Singh, insist the tehsil was originally promised to them and have threatened protests if it is shifted.
Social‑Media Post – Ashok Singh’s post reminded the MLA of Akrabad’s votes and warned of opposition if the commitment is broken. The post apparently provoked the MLA’s call.
Key Quotes From the Viral Call
MLA Ravendra Pal Singh: “Stay within your limits. Don’t lose your mind. You’ll die for nothing.” Ashok Singh: “We give you votes—doesn’t that count?” MLA: “Why did you post that when you know your survey report has already gone to Lucknow?”
Reactions
Ashok Singh told local reporters he has informed BKU national and state leaders and plans to convene supporters in Akrabad to decide “next steps” against the MLA.
MLA Ravendra Pal Singh downplayed the row, saying he merely “tried to explain and register a complaint” over what he calls an “unfounded” social‑media post. He maintains he is lobbying for both Chharra and Akrabad to receive tehsil status.
Political Context
Establishing a tehsil brings new administrative offices, land‑revenue courts, and funding—often seen as a prestige boost and economic driver for rural blocks.
Aligarh district currently has five tehsils; the sixth is meant to serve the eastern belt encompassing Chharra and Akrabad areas.
The tussle reflects broader regional rivalries and caste‑based vote‑bank politics ahead of upcoming local‑body and 2027 Assembly polls.
What’s Next
District authorities are expected to forward revised feasibility reports to the state revenue department in the coming weeks.
BKU factions may stage demonstrations if Akrabad is sidelined.
The BJP leadership in Lucknow has yet to comment, but party insiders say the MLA could face internal questioning over his language.
