Sanjay Gaikwad is an Indian politician who served as a MLA in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Buldhana Assembly constituency as a member of Shiv Sena. He became MLA for the second time by winning from the constituency with a narrow margin of 841 seats in the 2024 assembly elections. In 2024 assembly elections, he won the seat again.
Positions held 2019: Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly 2024: Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Controversies In September 2024, before the assembly elections, Sanjay Gaikwad stirred controversy after saying that he would give to anyone who chops off Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's tongue for his remarks on reservations in India.
He allegedly assaulted a canteen staffer at the Akashwani MLA residence over stale food on 8 July 2025. 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.
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External links Shivsena Home Page