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Politics
Uttar Pradesh MLA’s car bogged down in mud, locals pull him out
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 09:01 AM
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A vehicle carrying a Uttar Pradesh legislator got stuck in a muddy road in his own constituency, prompting nearby residents to help free it.
Earlier today, a car transporting a sitting member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly became immobilised on a water‑logged rural road within his own constituency. The vehicle slipped into deep mud after a sudden downpour turned the narrow lane into a slippery stretch.
Seeing the MLA’s car stranded, a group of local residents gathered and used ropes and makeshift wooden planks to pull the vehicle out. The impromptu rescue took several minutes, after which the car was able to move forward and continue its journey.
No injuries were reported, and the legislator thanked the villagers for their swift assistance. The incident, captured on video and shared online, highlights the challenges of rural infrastructure during monsoon conditions, though it is unlikely to have any immediate political repercussions.
Seeing the MLA’s car stranded, a group of local residents gathered and used ropes and makeshift wooden planks to pull the vehicle out. The impromptu rescue took several minutes, after which the car was able to move forward and continue its journey.
No injuries were reported, and the legislator thanked the villagers for their swift assistance. The incident, captured on video and shared online, highlights the challenges of rural infrastructure during monsoon conditions, though it is unlikely to have any immediate political repercussions.