Manoharlal Dhakad viral video Case: A storm of outrage has gripped Bani village in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh after an explicit video allegedly featuring BJP leader Manoharlal Dhakad surfaced on social media. The footage, reportedly recorded on a public highway, has left the rural community in shock, shame, and disbelief. The man in the video, seen engaging in a sexual act with a woman believed to be a village daughter-in-law, is said to be close to former MLA Yashpal Sisodia. What was once considered a respected political figure has now become the epicenter of public disgrace.
Residents of Bani village, located about 343 kilometers from Bhopal, describe the atmosphere as one of social devastation. Children, women, and elders alike have seen the viral video, and now avoid eye contact in public. A haunting silence has fallen over tea stalls, jewelry shops, and even the village crossroads. According to locals, the village has around 2,800 voters, with a majority belonging to the Mali and Dhakad communities. Everyone is talking about the same thing — the disgrace brought upon them by a man they once trusted.
Only a day before the scandal erupted, Dhakad had led a tricolor rally, presenting himself as a patriotic leader. But the disturbing contrast between his public image and private conduct has shocked many. Elders in the village are particularly vocal, expressing that even sex workers have more shame than what was seen in the video. Many are demanding strict legal and social punishment, not behind closed doors but publicly, to set an example.
Dhakad’s house, a grand structure near the village bus stand, is now locked tight. No one is answering questions, and a heavy atmosphere of silence surrounds it. The spot on the highway where the video was filmed has become a symbol of disgrace. Though once a busy thoroughfare during the day, it now lies deserted at night — a painful reminder of the social crime that occurred there.
The scandal has caused deep distress in Dhakad’s own family. His son was recently married, and the newlywed bride reportedly struggles to even smile, unsure how to carry on in a household now under national scrutiny. Sources claim Dhakad’s wife first saw the video through her own friends. As the clip spread rapidly, even political allies began distancing themselves. Former MLA Yashpal Sisodia, once associated with Dhakad, quickly disowned any ties following the video’s release.
Community leaders and youth are now calling for Dhakad to be socially ostracized. The Dhakad community itself is said to be considering formal action to expel him, expressing that his behavior is intolerable. Many women in the village have voiced anger, particularly after learning that the woman involved in the video is rumored to be someone’s daughter-in-law from the same village. “Shame should have stopped her,” they say.
This scandal has also unearthed past allegations against the leader. Village elder Pandit Ishwarlal alleges that Dhakad illegally occupies 11.5 bighas of land worth over ₹2 crore. Despite court victories, he claims the land has not been returned due to Dhakad’s political influence. This incident, villagers believe, is a reflection of the unchecked power and moral decay that comes from years of impunity.
Social media may have amplified the shame, but villagers insist that accountability — both legal and communal — must now follow. For the people of Bani, this isn’t just a viral scandal; it’s a wound on their collective dignity.