Mumbai Police Initiates Action Against MLA Sanjay Gaikwad for Assaulting Canteen Contractor
Mumbai police are taking action against MLA Sanjay Gaikwad after he allegedly assaulted a canteen contractor over complaints regarding the quality of food served. The incident, which was captured in a viral video, shows Gaikwad confronting the canteen staff and refusing to pay his bill. This has raised significant public interest and scrutiny regarding the behavior of public officials. Read on to learn more about the details of this incident and its implications.
Jul 11, 2025, 16:06 IST
Incident Involving MLA Sanjay Gaikwad
Mumbai authorities have commenced proceedings against Sanjay Gaikwad, a legislator from the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), following allegations of assaulting a canteen contractor at the Akashvani MLA residence. The process to file a non-cognizable offense against Gaikwad is currently underway. This action comes just two days after a video surfaced on social media, showing Gaikwad physically confronting the canteen operator over the quality of leftover food. Gaikwad asserted that the food, particularly the lentils, was of poor quality, leading to his subsequent illness.
Gaikwad, who has served as an MLA from Buldhana twice, reportedly entered the canteen in a fit of anger over the substandard lentils and rice served to him, clashing with the staff. The viral footage depicts Gaikwad reprimanding the canteen operator, refusing to pay the bill, and engaging in a scuffle with an employee at the billing counter.