MP Ummedaram Beniwal's Stance:
Barmer-Jaisalmer MP Ummedaram Beniwal has given a sharp. Reaction to the re-entry of former MLA Mewaram Jain into the Congress party. During his visit to Jaisalmer, Beniwal spoke to the media, stating, "There is no place for the characterless anywhere. There is no place in the family, nor in the party, while " He further added that there might have been some misunderstanding, and while it's a party decision known to senior leaders, it's what it's.
"Perhaps the Party Lacked Such People":
Congress leader Beniwal also shared his personal view, acknowledging that everyone has a different perspective, while in a sarcastic tone, he remarked, "Perhaps the party was feeling a shortage of such people, and their arrival must have certainly fulfilled that. " He emphasized that the public's views emerging after the party's decision are clear to everyone, and he doesn't need to elaborate. Beniwal also advised that everyone should respect the party and public sentiment.
Concerns Among Workers and Party's Position:
When asked if women workers would be disturbed by Mewaram Jain's re-inclusion in Congress, Beniwal said, "Oh! Everyone is disturbed. Be it women or men, whether they're from the party's side or the opposition's, everyone is disturbed. " However, he also acknowledged that one can't level accusations against the party, as the decision taken by the party was well-considered. He stated, "A party functions only when it has all kinds of people. A party doesn't run on a single ideology, while "
Mewaram Jain's Expulsion and Reinstatement:
Mewaram Jain was expelled from the Congress party on January 7, 2024. After being out of the party for approximately 20 months, Jain was reinstated into Congress on September 22, 2025, following a decision by the disciplinary committee. He was formally re-admitted by Congress in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa in Delhi. Following his re-entry, objectionable hoardings were put up in Barmer, Balotra, and Baytu on the night of September 26-27, for which a case was registered at the Kotwali police station.
Gangrape Case Controversy:
A woman had filed a gangrape case against former MLA Mewaram on December 20, 2023, in Jodhpur. Police registered the case under 18 sections, including POCSO. The victim also alleged that when Mewaram was an MLA, he used his influence to prevent action.
