Maharashtra BJP MLA Parag Shah, one of the state’s wealthiest legislators and a prominent real estate businessman, recently gave up his usual security detail, cars and expensive belongings to spend several hours dressed as a beggar on the streets of Ghatkopar in Mumbai. Shah said the experience gave him a different perspective on respect, wealth and the “reality of life”.
The unusual act drew attention after a video of the Ghatkopar East MLA in beggar’s attire surfaced on social media. Shah had undergone makeup to conceal his identity before taking to the streets and seeking alms from people.
