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Mumbai News: Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad Punches & Verbally Abuses Kitchen Staff For Serving ‘Stale Food’

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Mumbai: Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA from Buldhana, Sanjay Gaikwad, sparked controversy after allegedly assaulting a canteen staff member at the MLA Guest House in Mumbai over poor food quality. In the video that is taking rounds on the internet showcases the Shiv Sena MLA showering punches and slaps at the kitchen staff for allegedly serving stale food.

Sources indicated that Gaikwad, dissatisfied with his meal, confronted canteen staff, claiming the food was stale and even likening it to poison. He expressed frustration, stating this was not the first time he had raised concerns about the food quality at the guest house, which houses many MLAs from rural areas.

A viral video shows Gaikwad verbally and physically confronting a canteen contractor at the Akashwani MLA residence after he complained about the stale food. Gaikwad’s actions, including kicking and punching a kitchen staff over the stale dal, reflect a broader trend of contentious behavior among politicians in Maharashtra. He criticized the canteen’s food quality and insisted the dal served was unacceptable, saying some diners felt nauseated after consuming it.

According to a few reports on the situation state that after Gaikwad reacted violently towards the worker, other associates allegedly joined him, further assaulting the canteen staff.

MLA Sanjay Gaikwad is a known offender and has a history of making controversial remarks, including comments regarding famous historical figures. This incident follows a separate episode where Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers assaulted a shopkeeper for not speaking Marathi. As the footage circulates, it has reignited discussions about the culture of impunity enjoyed by political figures in Maharashtra, amid a string of recent controversies involving such politicians.

Maharashtra has been facing a political language war for months. Mumbai has particularly been experiencing violent crimes, primarily from politicians targeting individuals belonging to lower-income groups or migrants. The debate intensified when, at the victory rally organised by MNS-Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS leader Raj Thackeray endorsed the behavior described as hitting them but not recording it.

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Mumbai: Police impose strict security measures on graveyards and shrines during Shab-e-Barat, prohibitory orders

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Mumbai: Police has claimed that there will be strict security arrangements at graveyards and monasteries in view of Shab Barat, along with which there will be a blockade in the city. The police have also warned of action against those violating the triple seat and Motor Vehicle Act on Shab Barat. On Shab Barat in Mumbai, Muslims visit the graves of their ancestors and relatives and pray for their well-being. Parking and sitting of beggars around the graveyard have been banned, along with which security has also been tightened around the graveyard. This has been confirmed by the Mumbai Police.

In the backdrop of restoring law and order and order in Mumbai city, the police have imposed a prohibitory order on the gathering of more than five people. On the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti, DCP Akbar Pathan has issued this order. This order excludes graveyards, funerals, schools, colleges and funeral processions. This order will be in force from January 28 to February 11. Any kind of procession in public places will remain banned. If anyone violates it, action will be taken against him. This order has been issued by DCP Akbar Pathan.

In Mumbai, there will be special arrangements at shrines including graveyards in the backdrop of Shab Barat. In Mumbai, shrines will remain open throughout the night on Shab Barat. Along with this, Haji Ali Dargah will remain closed from 12 am to 3 am due to flooding. Mahim Dargah will remain open throughout the night. Meanwhile, the Dargah administration has also claimed to have taken all necessary steps and the Dargahs are fully prepared for Shab Barat. Along with this, volunteers have also been deployed here.

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Mumbai: Sewri–Worli Elevated Road Back On Track As Prabhadevi Rehabilitation Hurdle Finally Cleared

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Mumbai: After months of delay and mounting local opposition, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced that a key hurdle affecting the construction of the Sewri–Worli elevated road has finally been resolved, allowing the long-stalled project to regain momentum.

The deadlock over the rehabilitation of residents from two residential buildings in Prabhadevi, whose demolition was essential for the alignment of the elevated corridor, has been largely settled. While the proposal had initially met stiff resistance from residents, progress was achieved after negotiations under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) rehabilitation policy.

As per MMRDA, five of the 38 affected residents have opted to accept monetary compensation in exchange for their homes. Meanwhile, 30 residents have already been handed possession of alternative MHADA housing, with the remaining allotments currently in various stages of processing. Officials said the rehabilitation exercise, which had been a major impediment to construction activity, is now nearing completion.

The Sewri–Worli elevated road project, envisioned to provide faster access to Atul Setu from South Mumbai, was originally expected to be completed by now. However, work came to a standstill due to complications surrounding the rehabilitation of residents across 19 buildings along the alignment. A particularly sensitive issue involved the road’s passage over railway tracks and the 125-year-old Prabhadevi bridge, which was found to be structurally inadequate and in need of reconstruction.

To address traffic and safety requirements, the MMRDA had earlier proposed demolishing the old bridge and constructing a modern double-decker structure in its place. Under the original plan, the lower deck would continue to serve existing traffic, while the upper deck would allow vehicles from South Mumbai to directly access Atul Setu. However, this design would have required the demolition of 19 surrounding residential buildings, triggering strong opposition from local residents.

Facing sustained protests and public pressure, the MMRDA revisited the design. Officials said the revised plan was finalised after extensive technical and social impact assessments, resulting in a realignment that spared 17 of the 19 buildings initially marked for demolition. Ultimately, the demolition of only two buildings was deemed unavoidable to ensure the project’s viability and safety standards.

Residents of the affected buildings had earlier staged protests against the proposed demolitions, citing concerns over displacement and inadequate rehabilitation. With the latest breakthrough, MMRDA officials maintain that the concerns of the majority of residents have now been addressed, enabling construction activity on the elevated corridor and the redesigned bridge to move ahead.

The authority said it will continue to coordinate with residents and MHADA to complete the remaining rehabilitation formalities, while pushing to fast-track construction on what is seen as a critical infrastructure link aimed at easing congestion between South Mumbai and the eastern suburbs.

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Shooting at Mumbai filmmaker and director Rohit Shetty’s house, five shooters arrested, terror in Bollywood, police alert.

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Mumbai: A sensation has spread after the firing at the house of Mumbai filmmaker and director Rohit Shetty. After five rounds of firing, the forensic teams of the police inspected the scene. Unknown shooters opened fire at Rohit Shetty’s house in Juhu area at 12:40 pm. Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has also accepted the responsibility of the firing, but the police have claimed to have arrested the shooters within a few hours. The Mumbai Police has claimed to have arrested five shooters, who have been identified as Aman Anand Marut (27) of Moole Aali, Karvenagar, Pune, Aditya Gyaneshwar Gayaki (19) of Gali No. 2, Karvenagar, Pune, Siddharth Deepak Yenpure (20) of Flat No. 7, Amrapali Building, near Trimurti Hospital, Dhiyari, Pune, Samarth Shivsharan Pumaji (18) of Raikar Mala, Gulmohar Society, Dhiyari, Pune, Khabeel Bindu Sakat (23) Aru Vriya Kamri, a resident of Pune. The Mumbai Police is investigating the five accused arrested from Pune. Pune Police has handed them over to Mumbai Police. After the shooting at Rohit Shetty, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has started trying to create terror in Bollywood. Earlier, this gang had also targeted Kapil Sharma. Along with this, it also fired at Salman Khan’s house on April 14 last year. After the shooting at Rohit Shetty’s house in Juhu, the police have arrested all the five accused. Along with this, many Bollywood film stars reside in Juhu. After this shooting, terror has once again spread in the film world. Earlier, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang had also targeted Salman Khan’s friend and close friend Baba Siddiqui. In the case of Baba Siddiqui’s murder, the police have also arrested Lawrence Bishnoi’s shooters. Along with this, now five shooters have been arrested from Pune in the case of Rohit Shetty, this has been confirmed by the police. The police are also investigating the involvement of Lawrence Bishnoi gang in the Rohit Shetty shooting case. Currently, Mumbai Police has also started questioning these shooters. After Salman Khan, Baba Siddiqui’s murder, Kapil Sharma and now Rohit Shetty are on the target, so the police have also tightened security along with the investigation in this case.

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