Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad slaps canteen staffer in Mumbai over stale food
Mumbai: Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, affiliated with the Eknath Shinde-led faction of the party, has sparked controversy after assaulting a canteen worker at the MLA Hostel in Mumbai late Tuesday night. The incident reportedly occurred after Gaikwad was allegedly served stale food in his room, including sour dal.
Gaikwad, who represents the Buldhana constituency, stormed into the hostel canteen dressed in a towel and vest, and confronted the staff in a heated exchange. He then resorted to physical violence and slapped the canteen operator.
Shameful Gundagiri from MLA Sanjay Gaikwad from Shinde Sena.
— Clyde Crasto - क्लाईड क्रास्टो 🇮🇳 (@Clyde_Crasto) July 9, 2025
Just because he is a part of the incumbent Maharashtra government, does he think he is above the law?
Will the Home Minister CM @Dev_Fadnavis show some courage and take immediate action on the MLA for his violent act? pic.twitter.com/raChL218ac
Justifying his actions further, the MLA alleged that the canteen has been serving unhygienic food for years. “Their chicken and egg stocks are days old. They are playing with the health of thousands of people every day. And when people complain, they don't listen," claimed Gaikwad.
The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi slammed the BJP-led Maha Yuti government and have urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take action against the MLA.
However, Gaikwad remained unapologetic about his actions. "I am an MLA and a warrior too. I have no regrets over what I did. I am a public representative… when someone fails to understand democratic language then I have to use this language. I had complained to concerned authorities on several occasions. I don’t regret it and I will repeat it if needed” he asserted.
He further said that he will raise the matter in the ongoing Maharashtra legislative session.
Following the incident, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said, "If this is true why there has been no action."
NCP (SP) national spokesperson Clyde Crasto also condemned the incident, calling it "shameful gundagiri." He added, “Just because he is a part of the incumbent Maharashtra government, does he think he is above the law?”
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Rickelton's ton in vain as SRH beat MI by 6 wickets
Mumbai (PTI): Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
Chasing an imposing 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.
Klaasen (65 not out off 30 balls) then displayed his all-round hitting abilities to guide SRH home with the help of Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Salil Arora (30 not out off 10) in 18.4 overs.
Earlier, Rickelton's knock powered MI to 243 for five.
MI rode on a 93-run stand between Rickelton (123 not out off 55 balls) and Will Jacks (46 off 22) in 7.1 overs for the opening stand to power the side.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya scored a valuable 31 off 15 balls before being dismissed.
Praful Hinge (2/54), Eshan Malinga (1/29), Sakib Hasan (1/39) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1/31) were the wicket-takers for SRH.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indian: 243 for 5 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 123 not out; Praful Hinge 2/54).
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 249 for 4 in 18.4 overs (Travis Head 76, Heinrich Klaasen 65 not out; AM Ghazanfar 2/51).
