Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday targeted Eknath Shinde, alleging that the latter may have hatched a conspiracy to defame the Chief Minister after Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad slapped a canteen employee over poor food quality.
On Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad slapping a canteen staffer, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said, “He is not from my party. He is from the Shinde group. I believe a conspiracy is going on to defame the Chief Minister. All things are being done deliberately. He (Eknath Shinde) wanted to become Chief Minister but was not made, so he is waiting impatiently.”
#WATCH | Mumbai: On Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad slapping a canteen staff over poor food quality, Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray says, "He is not from my party. He is from the Shinde group. I believe a conspiracy is going on to defame the Chief Minister. All things are… pic.twitter.com/VReDquyDd1
— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025
Shiv Sena MLA Gaikwad defended his action, saying If they (canteen staff) do not still listen, then he has his own way of making them understand.
Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad said, “I have been coming to Akashwani canteen for 30 years and staying here for 5.5 years. I have repeatedly requested that they serve good food. Eggs 15 days old, non-veg 15-20 days old, vegetables 2-4 days old. Nearly 5,000-10,000 people eat here, and everyone has the same complaint. Someone has a lizard in their food, and someone has a rat or a rope. I ordered food at 10 PM yesterday, and after having the first bite, I felt there was something wrong… After smelling it, I found it was stale food. I went down and asked the manager who made it. I made everyone smell the food, and all of them found it stale. I explained to them again that they should make clean and good food, eating poison-like food is a health hazard… If they do not still listen, then I have my own way of making them understand… Every year, the government receives thousands of complaints and I don’t know why they are ignored, why is it not inquired? Rats and dirt are present in the kitchen… This should be checked, but no one seems to care… I request an action on the same so that people’s health is not played with.”
#WATCH | Mumbai | On reportedly slapping a canteen staff over poor food quality, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad says, "I have been coming to Akashwani canteen for 30 years and staying here for 5.5 years. I have repeatedly requested that they serve good food. Eggs 15 days old,… pic.twitter.com/8M331T6dNK
— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has condemned the assault incident involving Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, stating that such behavior is unacceptable and not honourable for anyone. CM emphasized that Gaikwad’s actions as an MLA have tarnished the reputation of all legislators. While speaking in the state assembly, he also highlighted the need for accountability among public representatives.
In State Legislative Council, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has condemned the assault incident involving Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, stating that such behavior is unacceptable and not honourable for anyone. CM emphasized that Gaikwad's actions as an MLA have tarnished the… pic.twitter.com/U9vIeZK8xT
— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025
