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OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished23:40 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished23:40 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC

“A food safety officer has become a social media star in India - why?”

India’s food commissioner Mundhe becomes a social media celebrity due to his crackdown.

Key points

  • Maharashtra FDA inspector Tukaram Mundhe leads thousands of restaurant inspections since May.
  • Licences of around 300 businesses suspended; over 1,000 improvement notices issued.
  • Campaign targets large and small operators, including quick-commerce warehouses and celebrity ads.
  • Public visibility of raids and press briefings fuels support and criticism alike.
  • Court actions have challenged some suspensions, while Mundhe defends legality and equity.
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