Sena MLA Slap Incident: Uddhav Thackeray Calls it a Conspiracy to Defame CM Fadnavis

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray stated that there is a conspiracy to defame Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis following the incident of Shiv Sena (Shinde group) MLA Sanjay Gaikwad slapping a canteen employee at the MLAs' hostel in Mumbai. Uddhav mentioned that Gaikwad is not from his party and suggested that the incident is part of a deliberate effort to tarnish Fadnavis' reputation.

Devendra Fadnavis, the Maharashtra CM, condemned the incident, emphasizing that such behavior tarnishes the image of legislators and the state legislature. Fadnavis urged for formal complaints to be made regarding any issues with the canteen food rather than resorting to violence.

Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde also disapproved of Gaikwad's violent actions, stating that while legal action can be taken for problems, resorting to physical assault is not justified.

Sanjay Gaikwad slapped a canteen employee after complaining about the food quality, with the incident captured in a viral video. Gaikwad justified his actions by claiming the food served was of poor quality.

According to the source: The Times of India.