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[ASDS @deb_arunima]

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[Rahul Shivshankar @RShivshankar]

THE SYSTEM WILL MUZZLE INDIA’S FOOD POLICEMAN – TUKARAM MUNDHE. DON’T LET IT.
Tukaram Mundhe stands between us and a silently bubbling health crisis.
Had Tukaram Mundhe not stood up to the powerful 5-star, celebrity restaurant, corporate food chain and dark store lobby, we wouldn’t have known just how much unsafe and adulterated food can enter the food chain.
In case you’re wondering, Mundhe is the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra. Over the past few weeks, his relentless drive against unhygienic food vendors has led to raids on restaurants, major food chains and 86 quick-commerce hubs. The raids have uncovered serious hygiene and food-safety violations. Four Domino’s and one Pizza Hut outlet were shut after FDA inspections found, among other things, grease residue, insect infestations and food products without proper expiry information.
Then came the dark stores. The FDA suspended 14 food licences linked to Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart outlets after inspections found violations including cockroaches and expired food.
In Maharashtra’s crackdown on milk adulteration, FDA inspections detected the dilution of milk with water and the manufacture of synthetic milk using urea, detergents and formalin.
In Pune, FDA raids seized suspected adulterated khoya, paneer, cheese analogue and ghee worth ₹47.36 lakh, with 35 samples sent for laboratory testing.
The food being delivered to your home for your kids can be sitting in a warehouse where cockroaches and rodents have access to it or might even be chemical food.
This is why what Tukaram Mundhe is doing matters.
But Mundhe is doing what Mundhe does best.
This 2005-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre, widely known as a strict, fearless and anti-corruption bureaucrat, is often dubbed a real-life “Singham”. This is a testament to his rigid adherence to rules, zero-tolerance approach to corruption and willingness to confront the system. But he has paid a big price.
Mundhe has been transferred 25 times in 21 years of service.
And there is now an apprehension that he might be muzzled once again.
Because the pushback has begun.
The courts have questioned the proportionality and procedure of some of the FDA’s actions. The Bombay High Court recently criticised the FDA over action against Cadila Pharmaceuticals, observing that it had effectively used a “sword to kill a mosquito” after the agency seized medicines worth ₹2.4 crore without prior notice. The FDA subsequently agreed to withdraw its orders and issue show-cause notices, allowing the company an opportunity to be heard.
In another case, the Bombay High Court directed the FDA to pay ₹5 lakh to a Pune dairy and sweet shop after its licence remained suspended despite the establishment subsequently achieving 98% compliance with food-safety requirements.
The courts are right to insist that regulators follow due process.
But here is the question the rest of us must ask:
Does due process mean going soft on food-safety violations?
Mundhe should not be above the law. But neither should the food industry. Don’t curb the man because he has had the temerity to enforce the law.
Instead, stand up for him because he is standing up for us.

[ASDS @deb_arunima]

@UberIN_Support Thank you so much

[ASDS @deb_arunima]

Took an Uber from Delhi T2 → Dwarka Sec-23 (7 Jan, 9:19 PM).
Estimated: ₹541 | Charged: ₹1,037.72 😡

According to @Uber_India, I went on a Delhi darshan and paid an imaginary MCD toll.
The driver followed Uber Maps.
18+ hrs, still “under review.” Is this acceptable?

[ASDS @deb_arunima]

@Uber_India @Uber_India please update.

[ASDS @deb_arunima]

@Uber_India @Uber_India charged me for routes & tolls I never travelled.
Fare was “adjusted” claiming pickup point changed — it didn’t.

Trip shows extra distance, MCD toll ₹100, tolls & surcharges for places I never went to.

This is unnecessary & incorrect billing.

[ASDS @deb_arunima]

Travelled on 29th March 23 @airindiain AI 768 CCU DEL Seat 8DEF with my elderly parents. Had seamless Checked in and Boarding experience. Thanks to Ms. Kasturi at Kolkata Airport who provided all the assistance. Please extend our gratitude to her. #FlyAI

[Ritesh Sharma @ritesh_films]

If you are in Mumbai then don't miss the screening of our movie "Jhini Bini Chadariya" at @g5afoundation

19th February, 6 p.m
You can book your tickets here
https://t.co/AxkQEioFku

I will be there with my team.
#jhinibinichadariya #thebrittlethread #Mumbaiscreenin #debutfilm

[ASDS @deb_arunima]

@fssaiindia @foodsafetygov @Yelp @BBBTriCounties must have a look. They are not following any rules.

[ASDS @deb_arunima]

Worst hotel in Prayagraj.Rats and cockroaches all over the hotel and in kitchen and food tables. They serve Uncooked food too. The owner of the Orchard One Hotel Mr.Nilesh Mishra knows everything then also was not at concerned about the issues. Big disappointment!!!

[ASDS @deb_arunima]

@GadgetsSurfer Oh god!This is shocking. Condolences to the family and friends.

[ASDS @deb_arunima]

Our team successfully previewed Projection mapping show at Jhansi last month. https://t.co/O5ElxQRtks

[ASDS @deb_arunima]

Does anyone knows where this scene was shot??

[Nidhi Razdan @Nidhi]

Let’s all just scream in despair

[ASDS @deb_arunima]

@Grumpy_Bong

[Nat Geo India @NatGeoIndia]

With warplanes rumbling overhead and bombings rattling the walls, Dr Amani & her team do their best as the situation grows worse in Syria. Watch them fight challenges and patriarchy on The Cave, 30th Jan, Saturday at 9 PM, on National Geographic. #NatGeoSpotlight
@AccentureIndia