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“Don’t transfer Tukaram Mundhe! Paresh Rawal makes a special appeal to Chief Minister Fadnavis”
Samira Vishwas | August 10, 2026 7:24 PM CST

Since his appointment as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Tukaram Mundhe has been in the news for his swift and strict action. His actions in cases to adulterated food, milk, cheese, sweets, and food quality in hotels and restaurants are being widely discussed on social media.

Meanwhile, amid ongoing discussions about Tukaram Mundhe’s transfer, veteran Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal has made a special appeal to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis . Posting on Instagram, Paresh Rawal urged the Chief Minister not to transfer or remove Tukaram Mundhe from his current department.

What did Paresh Rawal say?

Paresh Rawal posted in support of Tukaram Mundhe on Sunday, August 9, tagging Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

In his post, he said that protecting Tukaram Mundhe and allowing him to continue working in his department should be the Chief Minister’s priority.

Paresh Rawal clearly appealed that Tukaram Mundhe should not be transferred or removed from his current department.

Why is Tukaram Mundhe’s action in discussion?

After becoming FDA Commissioner, Tukaram Mundhe has taken strict action in many cases to food safety.

The FDA has conducted inspections and raids at various places, from big restaurants and hotels to the High Court canteen.

Action has also been taken in cases of adulteration of milk, adulterated cheese, sweets and poor quality food in hotels and restaurants.

Strict stand against adulterated food items

Under the leadership of Tukaram Mundhe, FDA has taken action against adulterated milk, cheese and sweets in different parts of the state .

Apart from this, action has also been taken in other matters to quality of food items in hotels and restaurants, gutkha sale and food safety.

According to the report, taking a strict stand on analog cheese, its use has been banned in Maharashtra for one year.

There is also praise on social media

Tukaram Mundhe is known for his strict administrative style and adherence to regulations. Following his actions, his work has received widespread praise on social media.

Meanwhile, Paresh Rawal, while supporting his work, has appealed to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to save him from being transferred or removed from the post.

Now look at the Chief Minister’s stance

Following Paresh Rawal’s post, the issue of Tukaram Mundhe’s transfer has once again come into the spotlight. A famous actor’s direct tagging of the Chief Minister and supporting the actions of an administrative officer has further brought the issue into the spotlight.

Now everyone’s eyes are on the future administrative role of Tukaram Mundhe and what will be the stand of the government regarding his transfer.

Actor Paresh Rawal has expressed his support for Tukaram Mundhe’s strict action. Tagging Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, he appealed that Mundhe should not be transferred or removed from his current department. As FDA Commissioner, Mundhe led numerous crackdowns on the sale of adulterated milk, cheese, sweets, substandard food, and gutkha. The government’s next move regarding his transfer will be keenly watched.


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