{
  "id": 1207583,
  "title": "Mumbai FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on bribery attempts, 'arrogant' tag and why he says he is ‘just doing his job’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/mumbai-fda-commissioner-tukaram-mundhe-on-bribery-attempts-arrogant",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T05:32:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/mumbai-fda-commissioner-tukaram-mundhe-on-bribery-attempts-arrogant-tag-and-why-he-says-he-is-just-doing-his-job-11786857533827.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has faced allegations of bribery attempts during a round-table interview with NDTV Profit. According to the source, Mundhe stated that he believes no one would dare to bribe him, adding that if anyone considers such an approach, they should reconsider 100 times. The commissioner also addressed criticisms of being arrogant, clarifying the difference between being direct and forthright versus being arrogant. Mundhe emphasized that he is simply performing the responsibilities expected of his role, and not seeking any extraordinary recognition.",
  "summary": "Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe in an interview about his approach to food safety enforcement, possible attempts to influence his decisions and the criticism that he is ‘arrogant’. Asked if anyone had tried to bribe him, Mundhe said: 'I don't think anyone would dare with me.'",
  "key_points": [
    "Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe denies bribery allegations.",
    "Mundhe clarifies difference between arrogance and direct communication.",
    "He asserts he is merely fulfilling his job responsibilities."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mundhe's assertions that he is simply doing his job and unbribable imply that he is pushing back against personal criticism to focus on his duties as FDA Commissioner.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}