'I am a judo-karate champion': Canteen license suspended after Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad assaults staff over 'rotten' food; here's what happened
Wednesday, 9 July 2025 Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad assaulted canteen staff at the Akashwani MLAs' hostel in Mumbai after being served substandard food. A video showed Gaikwad hitting a staffer after complaining about the "rotten" dal and rice. Gaikwad justified his actions, citing repeated complaints and invoking Balasaheb Thackeray's teachings. While MLAs condemned the assault, many acknowledged the poor quality of canteen food.
Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, already facing criticism for assaulting a canteen worker over food quality, has now threatened AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel. This... IndiaTimes Also reported by •Mid-Day
In a viral video of the assault, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad was seen punching and slapping the canteen worker, claiming that he was served... Mid-Day
Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, after assaulting a canteen worker for allegedly serving stale food, sparked controversy by targeting South Indians, particularly... IndiaTimes
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
