‘A person like me…’: What Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe said on joining electoral politics
Since Mundhe took charge as the Maharashtra FDA chief, the agency has conducted raids and taking action against several popular eateries and retailers.
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has been in the spotlight for his efforts to combat food adulteration, hygiene issues, and unlicensed operators across the state. Since taking charge as chief on May 25, the agency has conducted raids and taken action against several eateries and retailers. When asked at an NDTV Profit round-table interview if he would ever consider joining politics, Mundhe firmly stated that it was "not his cup of tea."
He explained that people who possess his forthright and upright nature would not be accepted in politics. Mundhe acknowledged that there can be a thin line between being forthright and arrogant, which is simply part of his nature. He also noted the difference between his current role, which involves shaping regulations and rules, and being elected.
The FDA chief's recent raids include busting an abortion medicine racket in Nagpur and Solapur districts, filing cases against eight individuals, including directors of IndiaMART, and targeting popular eateries. Mundhe, known for his upright civil service career, has experienced 25 transfers during his 21-year tenure, which he sees as opportunities to make positive changes rather than a source of trouble.
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