'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.
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Following the controversy, the state’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took action and suspended the license of Ajanta Caterers, which manages the Akashwani... Mid-Day
Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, already under fire for assaulting a canteen worker over stale food, ignited further controversy by making disparaging remarks... IndiaTimes