Sanjay Gaikwad

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. He became MLA for the first time by winning the constituency with a narrow margin of 841 seats in the 2019 assembly elections. In 2024 assembly elections, he again won the seat.

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.