Sanjay Gaikwad

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Sanjay Gaikwad
Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office
2019–Present
Preceded byHarshwardhan Sapkal
ConstituencyBuldhana
Personal details
NationalityIndian
Political party Shiv Sena[1]
OccupationPolitician

Sanjay Gaikwad is an Indian politician serving as a MLA in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Buldhana Vidhan Sabha constituency as a member of Shiv Sena.[2][3][4] He became MLA for the first time by winning the constituency with a narrow margin of 841 seats in the 2019 assembly elections.[5] In 2024 assembly elections, he again won the seat.[6]

Positions held

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  • 2019: Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly[2]
  • 2024: Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly[6]

Controversies

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In September 2024, before the assembly elections, Sanjay Gaikwad stirred controversy after saying that he would give ₹11 lakh (US$13,000) to anyone who chops off Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's tongue for his remarks on reservations in India.[7]

He allegedly assaulted a canteen staffer at the Akashwani MLA residence over stale food on 8 July 2025.[8] Gaikwad stated that he does not regret his action, describing it as "Shiv Sena style" and indicating that he was adhering to the teachings of Bal Thackeray. Opposition parties have condemned him for his behaviour.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Shiv Sena Shinde Faction MLA Sanjay Gaikwad Launches Tirade Against Voters, Accuses Them Of Hawking Votes For Mutton, Alcohol, & Moolah". Free Press Journal. 6 January 2025. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Buldhana Vidhan Sabha constituency result 2019".
  3. ^ "Sitting and previous MLAs from Buldhana Assembly Constituency".
  4. ^ Election Commission of India (23 November 2024). "Maharastra Assembly Election Results 2024 - Buldhana". Archived from the original on 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  5. ^ Hindustantimes (23 November 2024). "Lowest win margins in Maharashtra, one candidate won by just 162 votes". Archived from the original on 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  6. ^ a b Election Commission of India (23 November 2024). "Maharastra Assembly Election Results 2024 - Buldhana". Archived from the original on 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Case Against Shiv Sena MLA Over "Chop Rahul Gandhi's Tongue" Remark". NDTV. 16 September 2024. Archived from the original on 9 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  8. ^ "Offering reward to 'chop off' Rahul Gandhi's tongue to now punching canteen worker, Sanjay Gaikwad no stranger to controversies". The Indian Express. 9 July 2025. Archived from the original on 9 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  9. ^ "'Bal Thackeray Taught Us': Sena MLA Kicks, Punches Canteen Staff Over Dal". NDTV. 9 July 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
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