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Baba Ka Dhaba controversy: To counter accusations of fraud, Gaurav Wasan releases bank statements

Gaurav has now revealed his bank statements on Facebook through his official page Swaad. It shows the detailed statement of all donors.

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Baba ka Dhaba video which went viral on social media is once again in the discussion. People have started to question the intentions of Gaurav Wasan, who posted this video.

Previously, YouTuber Lakshya Chaudhary accused Wasan of seeking donations to help the elderly couple during the tough times of COVID-19, but not transferring the money to Kanta Prasad, owner of Baba ka Dhaba, calling it an online scam.

However, Gaurav has now revealed his bank statements on Facebook through his official page Swaad. It shows the detailed statement of all donors.

Furthermore, the amount transferred to an account with the name of 'Baba'--possibly the account held by the elderly couple running the business--is also displayed.

However, netizens are still doubting his intentions. Certain users have pointed out that these statements have been edited. Some people also believe that the statements have been blurred, and people are not able to read it properly. 

Apart from that, people have also raised questions on Paytm and cash donations.

Even after showing the bank statements, Wasan has not been able to win people's trust.

Earlier, another Twitter user going by  Madhur aka @ThePlacardGuy accused Gaurav of threatening volunteers who worked at Baba Ka Dhaba. He further accused Gaurav of being 'fame hungry' who didn't allow other food bloggers to 'shoot Baba's video on  October 7 evening' when the video hasn't even gone viral.

However, he had dismissed all allegations claiming it to be untrue.

“I had given him (dhaba owner, Kanta Prasad) a check of Rs 2.33 lakh, and transferred Rs 1 lakh to his account, which completes the Rs 3.33 lakh that I had received as donation in his name. I’m in the process of arranging bank statements to prove the same.” Wasan said to Hindusthan Times.

“All allegations that have been levelled against me are false. On October 9, I had assured Baba that his money was safe with me, and I have a proof of the same. I’m in the process of arranging bank statements to prove the same.” he added.

At the beginning of the month of October, 'Baba ka Dhaba' food store situated in Malviya Nagar i went viral after its 80-year-old owner Kanta Prasad, with teary eyes said that it was becoming increasingly difficult for him to sustain during the corona times.

As soon as the video went viral people flocked to his dhaba, some to have food, some out of sympathy and some to hog the limelight. As a result the dhaba situated on a footpath in Malviya Nagar became overcrowded with customers. People across Delhi came to have matar paneer, rice and roti served at the dhaba.

However, October is still not over and, and the crowds have vanished from the dhaba. Only a few people come here to eat food, and some only go to take a selfie.

New social media star, 80-year-old Kanta Prasad and his wife Badami Devi's stardom has gone down in not less than 20 days' time. At present fewer people come here to eat food, more come to make videos, and take selfies.

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