The legislator representing Buldhana, who was staying on the hostel, had ordered dinner from the canteen. In keeping with individuals within the know, Gaikwad, claiming that the meals served to him in his room was stale, trooped down in a vest and towel, abused the canteen workers after which slapped and repeatedly punched one worker.
Gaikwad has not denied attacking the worker and stated it was in “self-defence”. Neither the meals contractor nor the worker filed a police criticism.