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Angry over ‘Stale Food’, Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad Rains Down Punches on Canteen Worker; Fadnavis Says ‘Not Right Message’

MAHARASHTRA, JUL 9 – Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad admitted assaulting a canteen worker over repeated complaints of stale food at a government hostel canteen, sparking political criticism and public outrage.

  • On Tuesday, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad physically assaulted a canteen worker in the MLA hostel premises in Mumbai due to dissatisfaction with stale and spoiled food.
  • Gaikwad stated he acted in a 'Shiv Sena style' after multiple complaints about poor food quality were ignored for years.
  • He confronted the canteen operator, refused to pay the bill, and slapped the staff member multiple times while accusing the kitchen of rodent infestation and unhygienic conditions.
  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized Gaikwad's behavior as inappropriate, while Nana Patole labeled it an abuse of authority, and the police have initiated legal proceedings against the MLA.
  • Gaikwad defended his actions without regret and said he would raise the food quality issue in the ongoing legislature session, highlighting ongoing concerns about the canteen contract.
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The New Indian Express broke the news in India on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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