An MLA from Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) has allegedly raised a new controversy by attacking a canteen employee at MLA in Mumbai. The incident took place a few days after the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists attacked a shopkeeper at Meera Road, a few days after attacking to speak Marathi, which led to a major political dispute. According to information received by CNN-News 18 by sources, MLA from Buldhana Sanjay Gaikwad was unhappy with the quality of food served in the MLA Guest House canteen.
According to sources, Sanjay Gaikwad quarreled with employees in protest against the poor quality food served and attacked an employee of the canteen along with others. The incident took place at the guest house run by the state government, where many MLAs are staying during the monsoon session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. According to eyewitnesses, a conflict between canteen employees and Shiv Sena MLA increased, which turned into physical violence.
As of now, no official statement has come from Sanjay Gaikwad or Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) regarding this incident. The incident took place during the ongoing political conflict between MNS (MNS) and BJP -led Mahayuti Sarkar. MNS is running an aggressive campaign to promote the use of Marathi language among the residents of the state.
Raj Thackeray’s leadership party MNS was severely criticized when some videos were revealed in which MNS workers were allegedly beaten up by a North Indian shopkeeper for not speaking Marathi and forcing him to speak Marathi. In response, Raj Thackeray instructed his workers not to beat them, but do not make videos. “
The incident has led to a major political debate at Maharashtra and national level, condemning violence and demanding accountability by leaders of various parties. Meanwhile, MNS defended its attitude, saying that the party will react strongly to any insults of Marathi language.