Maharashtra MLA Assaults Canteen Worker Over Stale Food, CM Fadnavis Condemns Act

A shocking incident at Mumbai’s Akashwani MLA hostel has sparked outrage after a video surfaced showing Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad physically assaulting a canteen worker. The video depicts Gaikwad slapping and punching the employee, allegedly over being served stale food.

CM Fadnavis Criticizes “Inappropriate” Behavior

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has publicly denounced Gaikwad’s actions, stating that such behavior “sends the wrong message.” The incident has drawn criticism from various quarters, raising concerns about the conduct of elected officials.

Gaikwad Claims Repeated Complaints Ignored

While the video appears to show a clear act of aggression, Gaikwad has defended his actions, claiming he was provoked by the repeated serving of stale food. He alleges that numerous complaints regarding the canteen’s poor quality, including the presence of rodents and overall unsanitary conditions, have been consistently ignored by the hostel management.