A peculiar and dramatic controversy has erupted within the Bina Nagar Palika after its Vice President, Ramakant Bilgaiya, reportedly broke a foundation stone during a Bhoomi Pujan (groundbreaking ceremony) because his name was conspicuously absent from it. The incident, which occurred on June 18, 2025, during the inaugural ceremony for a new road in Veer Savarkar Ward, has not only stalled the proceedings momentarily but also sparked a wider debate on protocol and political recognition in local governance. The ceremony, intended to be a routine formal launch for a new infrastructure project, took an unexpected turn when Bilgaiya discovered his name missing from the foundation stone. Sources present at the event indicated that Bilgaiya expressed profound dismay, perceiving the omission as a deliberate slight and a sign of disrespect to his official position as Nagar Palika Vice President. His subsequent act of breaking the stone quickly escalated the tension at the site, drawing gasps from attendees and bringing the proceedings to an abrupt halt. Bilgaiya reportedly felt that Chief Municipal Officer (CMO) Ramprakash Jagnaria was directly responsible for the oversight, leading to a heated exchange. In local political circles, the inclusion of names on such ceremonial stones is often seen as a crucial acknowledgement of an officials contribution and authority. The public display of defiance by Bilgaiya underscores the deep-seated importance placed on such protocols by elected representatives. Following the dramatic incident, Bilgaiya garnered immediate support from prominent local political figures, including MLA Nirmala Sapre and Nagar Palika President Lata Sakwar. Their intervention played a key role in diffusing the tense situation. In a resolution to the immediate controversy, a new foundation stone was swiftly arranged and installed at the site. Bilgaiya then proceeded to perform a formal puja, allowing the groundbreaking ceremony for the road construction project to finally move forward. The incident has since become a talking point in Bina, shedding light on the intricate dynamics and often sensitive relationships between elected civic body members and administrative staff.  It raises questions about communication breakdowns and the precise delineation of responsibilities in organizing public events. While the physical damage to the stone was minor and quickly remedied, the symbolic act has opened a conversation about respect for protocol and the political significance of public acknowledgments in local governance. This event serves as a vivid reminder that even minor perceived slights can lead to significant public confrontations in the realm of local politics.

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