PoliticsSanjay Raut Alleges FDA Extortion, Demands Probe
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials of extorting money from hotels, restaurants, and quick-commerce businesses by threatening license suspension. He claimed bribe amounts for closing notices have risen from ₹12,000 to ₹75,000 or even ₹2 lakh since FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe's appointment. Raut cited complaints from Mumbai, Thane, Nagpur, Pune, Solapur, Wardha, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and alleged misuse of power by FDA officers.
Hindustan Times·3h ago




