Kuldeep Shekhawat Accused of Running a Sham BJP Donation Racket in the UK

Rajasthan, India, 29 June 2025

Someone called Kuldeep Shekhawat, OFBJP UK, is at the centre of a major scandal after being accused by the public and social media users of orchestrating a fraudulent donation campaign in the name of the BJP. The controversy has exploded across social platforms, with users branding Shekhawat a “scammer” and “fraudster,” and calling for immediate action from BJP leadership.

Shekhawat, acting as the community admin in the OFBJP UK WhatsApp group, posted messages demanding an “annual contribution” of £25 from members, tying the payment to the upcoming visit of senior BJP figures Vijay Chauthaiwale and Shishir Bajoria. The message warned of consequences for non-payment and provided direct bank details for transfers to an account named “Overseas Friends of BJP (UK)” at NatWest bank.

The donation drive has triggered a torrent of outrage on X (formerly Twitter), where users have unleashed a barrage of accusations:

One prominent post reads:

“Kuldeep Shekhawat is running a fake donation campaign in the name of BJP. This is outright fraud. No official party fund is collected like this. Beware of such scammers. #FraudAlert #BJP #DonationScam”

• @EcorrsYoung: “Kuldeep Shekhawat BJP के नाम पर फर्जी डोनेशन कैंपेन चला रहा है। यह पूरी तरह से धोखाधड़ी है। पार्टी से जुड़ा कोई भी अधिकृत फंड इस तरह नहीं मांगा जाता। कृपया ऐसे ठगों से सावधान रहें। #FraudAlert #BJP #DonationScam”
  (Kuldeep Shekhawat is running a fake donation campaign in BJP’s name. This is outright fraud. No official party fund is ever collected like this. Beware of such thugs.)
• @vishnureddy_899: “Why is someone named Kuldeep in London collecting £25 per head from UK NRIs in the name of BJP and Vijay Chauthaiwale’s visit to the UK? Is this authorised? Why is money being collected without transparency? Who audits?”
• @SaurabhStv: “ये व्यक्ति बीजेपी के नाम पर डोनेशन मांग रहा है – ये फंड असली है? बीजेपी का कोई भी ऑफिशियल फंड ऐसे चलता है! कृपया संज्ञान ले #FraudAlert #BJP #DonationScam”
• @KaPariwar_modi: “यह कौन है कुलदीप शेखावत, सा…. सकल से ही चूति… और माद..चो.. लग रहा है,? लंदन में मोदी और बीजेपी के नाम पर पैसा कमा रहा है? इस चूति… को अमित शाह लेंगे अच्छे से। इस चूति… जैसे के चलते, मोदी का नाम बदनाम होता है ? #KuldeepShekhawatScam #Kuldeepfraud”
• @wing4destiny: “@EcorrsYoung: “Kuldeep Shekhawat BJP के नाम पर फर्जी डोनेशन कैंपेन चला रहा है। यह पूरी तरह से धोखाधड़ी है। पार्टी से जुड़ा कोई भी अधिकृत फंड इस तरह नहीं मांगा जाता। कृपया ऐसे ठगों से सावधान रहें। #FraudAlert #BJP #DonationScam”
• (Kuldeep Shekhawat is running a fake donation campaign in BJP’s name. This is outright fraud. No official party fund is ever collected like this. Beware of such thugs.)
• @vishnureddy_899: “Why is someone named Kuldeep in London collecting £25 per head from UK NRIs in the name of BJP and Vijay Chauthaiwale’s visit to the UK? Is this authorised? Why is money being collected without transparency? Who audits?”
• @SaurabhStv: “ये व्यक्ति बीजेपी के नाम पर डोनेशन मांग रहा है – ये फंड असली है? बीजेपी का कोई भी ऑफिशियल फंड ऐसे चलता है! कृपया संज्ञान ले #FraudAlert #BJP #DonationScam”
• @KaPariwar_modi: “यह कौन है कुलदीप शेखावत, साला सकल से ही चूतिया और मादरचोद लग रहा है,? लंदन में मोदी और बीजेपी के नाम पर पैसा कमा रहा है? इस चूतिया को अमित शाह लेंगे अच्छे से। इस चूतिये जैसे के चलते, मोदी का नाम बदनाम होता है ? #KuldeepShekhawatScam #Kuldeepfraud”
• @wing4destiny: “Kuldeep shekhawat BJP के नाम पर फर्जी डोनेशन कैंपेन चला रहा है।यह पूरी तरह से धोखाधड़ी है। पार्टी से जुड़ा कोई भी अधिकृत फंड इस तरह नहीं मांगा जाता। कृपया ऐसे ठगों से सावधान रहें । #FraudAlert #BJP #DonationScam” , this post later on got deleted.

The overwhelming consensus on social media is that this donation drive is a blatant scam, with users warning the public to stay away from such fraudulent schemes. Critics highlight that no official BJP fund is ever collected through such formal channels through whatsapp messages, and the party has not issued any authorisation for this campaign. The collection of foreign funds in the name of the BJP, especially from NRIs in the UK, raises serious legal questions under India’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), which strictly prohibits political parties from accepting foreign contributions without proper clearance.

There is a loud and unified demand for BJP’s top leadership, including Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and Narendra Modi, to immediately clarify their position, investigate the scam, and take action against Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat. The party’s credibility is at stake, with many warning that such fraudulent activities are tarnishing the BJP’s image both in India and abroad.

Kuldeep Shekhawat stands accused by the public of misusing the BJP’s name for personal gain, running a sham donation racket that has been widely condemned as fraudulent, illegal, and damaging to the party’s reputation.

The viral posts have prompted calls for an official statement from the BJP and Indian authorities, demanding to know:

• Whether the fundraising drive is authorised by the party.
• How the funds will be used and audited.
• Whether the collection complies with Indian and UK laws on political fundraising and foreign contributions.

As allegations swirl online, the BJP faces mounting pressure to clarify its stance on the OFBJP UK’s fundraising activities.

We will continue to monitor this developing story and seek responses from all parties involved.