Sanjay Gaikwad
Sanjay Gaikwad is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Buldhana, Maharashtra, representing the Shiv Sena party. He has gained notoriety for his controversial statements and actions, including a recent incident where he was filmed assaulting canteen workers over allegations of serving stale food. Gaikwad has been outspoken on various issues, often drawing criticism for his provocative remarks and confrontational style, which he defends as being in line with the teachings of Balasaheb Thackeray. His history of inflammatory statements includes incidents related to language debates and political rivalries, making him a polarizing figure in Maharashtra's political landscape.
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Sanjay Gaikwad is a Shiv Sena MLA accused of assaulting a canteen worker over stale food.
'Chaddi-baniyan gang': Opposition stages unique protest against Shiv Sena MLAs - Watch video | India News
India· 2025-07-16
Sanjay Gaikwad publicly threatened AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel after slapping a canteen worker over stale food.
Sena MLA round 2: Sanjay Gaikwad, who slapped staffer, now threatens AIMIM neta Imtiaz Jaleel | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-11
Sanjay Gaikwad is a Shiv Sena MLA who was registered for slapping a hostel canteen worker.
Slapgate row: Case registered against Shiv Sena MLA for slapping canteen worker; 2 days after viral video | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-11
Sanjay Gaikwad is another Shiv Sena MLA who recently faced controversy for punching a canteen worker.
'Cash bag' video: Uddhav Sena targets Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat with clip; he says only clothes inside | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-11
Sanjay Gaikwad sparked further controversy by targeting the Shetty community after physically assaulting a canteen worker over alleged stale food.
Watch: After canteen assault video goes viral, Shiv Sena MLA stirs new row; targets Shetty community | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-10
Sanjay Gaikwad, a Shiv Sena MLA, assaulted canteen staff over complaints about rotten food.
'I am a judo and karate champion': Canteen license suspended after Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad assaults staff over 'rotten' food; here's what happened | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2025-07-10
Sanjay Gaikwad, a Shiv Sena MLA, slapped a canteen staff at the MLA hostel, raising concerns about political aggression.
Political dadagiri amplified by social media makes Maximum City uneasy | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-10
Sanjay Gaikwad assaulted a canteen employee after being served stale food.
'Doesn't send right message': Devendra Fadnavis slams Sena MLA's 'inappropriate' behaviour; 'this is serious issue' | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-09
Sanjay Gaikwad is a MLA who stirred controversy after a video showed him assaulting canteen workers over stale food.
Sanjay Gaikwad: 'I am a MLA but I’m also a fighter' Shiv Sena MLA thrashes canteen workers over stale food; says 'had to answer them in my own style' | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2025-07-09