Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad slap row: Uddhav Thackeray claims 'conspiracy' to defame CM Devendra Fadnavis; Eknath Shinde says 'beating someone is not right'

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 (1 hour ago)
Uddhav Thackeray claims a conspiracy exists to defame Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. This follows an incident where Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad slapped a canteen worker. Gaikwad complained about stale food at the MLAs' hostel in Mumbai. Fadnavis criticized the MLA's actions. Eknath Shinde stated he does not support violence.

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