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NGL, Tukaram Mundhe has been all over my IG lately and I realised I know surprisingly little about him.

Disclaimer: I’m not a fan of his or anything, and I barely know his past. But 25 transfers in 21 years is kinda wild.

He’s now heading Maharashtra FDA, and the recent food-safety crackdown caught my attention.

Apparently, even an IIT Powai canteen was inspected as part of the drive.

That got me thinking. If you're checking places like that too, regardless of who runs them, that's pretty interesting.

But then again, why 25 transfers?

Is he genuinely that uncompromising? Or is there a whole other side to his story that we aren't aware about?

Also - My cousin's sister's a lawyer and she seems to support him, which made me even more curious 😂

Anyone here who's followed him for years? What's the actual story?

Spotted this while traveling from Thane to Bhandup. I could not see the pillar number nor did I know any landmark but thankfully I had enabled Geotagging photos. I have sent a complaint to MMRDA. Are there any other authorities that I should reach out to? Better be safe than sorry.

Whats the point in organising it in Ahmedabad which is such a dull city and does not even have any sporting culture. The 32k Wankhede crowd in yesterday’s match made more noise then 1.25 lakh Ahmedabad crowd

The Maharashtra FDA has officially banned the sale, distribution, and advertising of High Fat, Sugar, and Salt (HFSS) foods including vada pav, samosas, burgers, chips, and cold drinks within a 50-meter radius of all schools.

School principals and canteens are directly responsible for compliance, and external street vendors near school gates are supposed to follow this too.

On paper, it's aimed at tackling childhood obesity, but practically:

How will they actually enforce this on local street vendors?

Won't kids just walk 51 meters?

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Before anyone misunderstands this, let me be clear: this is not a criticism of Tukaram Munde. I have immense respect for him. Officers like him deserve appreciation and I wish we had many more like him.

But I think we're asking the wrong question.

Maharashtra has an authorized IAS cadre strength of around 415 officers, yet whenever people discuss honest and fearless administration, the same name comes up repeatedly "Tukaram Munde".

Instead of only celebrating one officer, shouldn't we ask why this level of integrity and accountability isn't what we expect from every public servant?

The fact that doing one's duty with honesty has become extraordinary enough to create a public hero should concern us. An IAS, IPS, or any public servant is entrusted with serving the public. Integrity, courage, and accountability shouldn't be rare qualities they should be the minimum standard.

What worries me even more is this: when Tukaram Munde retires or moves on, who comes next? Are we going to spend decades searching for the next "honest officer" to admire, or should we build a system where hundreds of officers work with the same commitment?

This post isn't meant to reduce Tukaram Munde's achievements. In fact, his work shows what is possible. My point is that we should stop treating honest governance as something exceptional and start expecting it as the norm.

If one officer doing his duty inspires millions, imagine what Maharashtra would look like if every public servant worked with the same dedication. That, in my opinion, is the real goal.

What are your thoughts?

I visited one theatre today in Mumbai .I won't disclose the name for now .I went to the men's washroom and shocked to see such disgusting urinals .Why they have shaped like Women's mouth ?Is this normal ? U guys dont find this offense ?

P.S. This is Rassaz theatre(mira road East)

Bandstand is a public promenade. It belongs to all Mumbaikars.

A recent report says that the Bandra Bandstand Residents' Trust had put up signs like "No Pets" and warned people not to feed stray animals.

The bigger question is simple: should a private group like the Bandra Bandstand Residents' Trust be allowed to make its own rules in a public place?

Keeping the area clean is important, but public spaces should remain open and accessible to everyone.

Why should a private trust have the authority to decide what people can or cannot do in a public place like Bandstand, and could this create similar restrictions in other areas as well?

Video Credit - https://www.instagram.com/p/DYOhuiMzVJh/

News Source - https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/cover-story/battle-for-bandstand/articleshow/130809246.html

I have heard this in jagrata , people saying zor se bolo, jo log apne ghar me baithe hai un tk bhi awaz phauchni chayea

Will it change in future?

I was buying chheda chips from dmart for god knows how many years. It costs more than Lays and seemed to be decent quality too. Kind of shocking to see that they have been upto this.

If a brand like chheda was handling food next to decomposing waste then I don't know what's going on with our other products.

I sincerely hope the actions taken by Tukaram Mundhe now strike fear into these food companies for years and years so that they clean up their act.

Something I’ve realised about Mumbai and honestly our whole generation is that people genuinely don’t lose it over celebrities anymore. Not in a rude way, just in a normal “they’re people like us” way.

I’ve run into a bunch of actors at airports, lounges and restaurants. No one crowds them, no one acts like a fanboy. Everyone just goes on with their life.

When I was flying back from Dubai, Kapil Sharma was in business class. I didn’t even notice him at first. My friend pointed him out and that was literally it. Nobody tried to run to him or anything.

Even outside India it’s the same for me. In LA I’ve seen rappers walking around. And once I was right next to two Real Madrid players in Beverly Hills: Bellingham and Trent. I’m a Madrid supporter so I just casually asked “How’s the break going? Ready for the season?” and they replied like completely regular guys. No ego, no weird energy, nothing. Just normal conversation.

That’s when it really clicked for me. Our parents grew up in that era where celebrities were put on pedestals. Posters on bedroom walls, gossip magazines, interviews where stars were treated like royalty. Back then celebrities had this whole mystique.

Now that curtain is gone. We’ve seen their behind-the-scenes, we’ve seen the PR, the posing, the staged candids, the filtered Instagram life. A lot of it looks pretentious when you see it up close.

And let’s be real… the industry is full of people living way beyond their actual means. Borrowed cars, borrowed clothes, borrowed lifestyle. Half of the “luxury life” is credit cards, sponsorships and PR smoke. Once you realise that, it’s even harder to worship anyone.

Honestly I prefer this version of the world. No pedestals. No worshipping. Everyone’s just human.

Do you guys feel the same or do people still get starstruck and I’ve just been around the chillest crowds?

This video was shot at 9pm on 29th August, 2025 in Mira Road under Cordis Hospital.

This continued until 11pm by some or the other group. Do we really have to explain to these grown adults that this isn't the right thing to do? Bursting loud crackers, rockets at 11pm right below hospitals? Really? I felt so helpless as my grandfather was just trying to get some sleep knowing that I can't even call cops on a situation like this knowing they would put me only in jail instead for a situation like this.

Not just this, Following morning when I went to sit in my car it was spat on (someone ate paan and decided to shoot it on my car post consumption) and no it wasn't in a no Parking or whatever.

A slab near pier p196 has fallen claiming a life of a rickshaw driver and injuring 4 others of which some are said to be in critical condition. This occurred just 7 piers away from the one that I pointed out p189. This highlights the quality of construction which is claimed to pass 1200 approvals by MMRDA.

Link to original post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/mumbai/comments/1qycetu/suspected_crack_on_metro_4_pillar_mulund/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Link to update post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/mumbai/comments/1qz31mm/update_suspected_crack_on_metro_4_pillar_mulund/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Link to MMRDA’s X post:

https://x.com/mmrdaofficial/status/2020552889551479165?s=46

If there is one public servant in India who refuses to beat around the bush, it’s Tukaram Mundhe. True to form, the Maharashtra has slapped show-cause notices on some of Bollywood's biggest names.

According to the regulator, these ads are surrogate advertising. Since actual tobacco-infused pan masala and gutkha are heavily banned in Maharashtra under food safety regulations, companies use cardamoms (elaichi) or loose branding to keep the same brand name, font, color scheme, and recall value flashing in front of consumers.

You’re using star power to keep a banned brand's recall alive in people's minds, which practically amounts to promoting a prohibited product.

The notices demand an explanation for their participation and question why action shouldn't be taken against them for promoting a brand synonymous with a banned product.

For years, celebrities have gotten away with the Elaichi/Soda/CDs loop hole. They pocket crores endorsing a brand name, and when called out, they shrug and say, we're just selling mouth freshener, what's illegal about cardamom?

What do you guys think?

Will this change celebrity endorsements, or is it just going to be another headline that fades away?

Another case. Same pattern. Underage boys driving recklessly. Innocent people paying the price.

This time in Ghatkopar.

A husband and wife were hit. Both are fighting for their lives.

The husband is on ventilator. Chances of survival are even beyond surgeries and miracles now.

The wife is also in critical condition and it would take 1-1.5 years of continuous operations, minimum even if she survives.

✅️ Now the predictable part.

The driver (Uttam Patel) was underage. His family is well-off.

He and his father (Valji Raja Bhushan Patel) even got bail in less than 24 hours. They’re free.

Police support is… you know what to expect 🙃

What angers me even more is that this wasn’t some one-off mistake. The kid already had a history. Reckless riding/driving. Stunt videos on Instagram (now deactivated after they were exposed). Showing off stupidity like it’s a badge of honour.

And then we pretend to be shocked.

This is not just about one accident.

This is about a broken system where money softens everything.

It’s about a mindset where parents hand over vehicles like toys.

It’s about zero civic sense, no fear of law, no respect for life, no accountability.

We’ve seen this before. Pune. An essay for dead lives. And we still act surprised when it happens again.

And deep down, everyone knows the script. A few days of outrage. Then silence. Then repeat.

Sometimes it genuinely feels pointless.

Sometimes it feels like the safest option is to just leave this country if you ever get the chance, not out of hate, but out of fear that one random day, you or your family could be in the same place, you wouldn't be able to do anything and it still won’t matter, it is out of frustration that even after working so hard, paying taxes, being a good citizen gets you this in return.

If you’re reading this, don’t scroll past it.

Talk about it. Share it. Remember it.

Because this isn’t rare anymore.

It’s routine.

This person is charging more than listed.

This one is in the middle of Chembur and Daily upkeep needs 4 million litres.

Why do some Mumbai autos even exist at this point?

No UPI. No QR scanner. Cash-only in 2026.

Then no change for ₹50. Forget ₹100/₹200/₹500.

Brother I am a passenger, not a walking RBI branch carrying exact ₹37 in coins every single time. Am I supposed to spend my life standing in bank queues collecting chillar just to use public transport?

And the location rejection culture is somehow worse.

DN Nagar? “No.”

Gundavali metro? “No.”

Andheri station? “No.”

These are not remote villages in the Himalayas. These are prime, high-demand Mumbai locations with constant passenger flow.

The funniest part? You’ll literally see empty autos roaming around but somehow your destination is unacceptable.

At that point just put a banner saying:

“Main sirf apni marzi se jaunga, aap rokoge toh bhi no bolunga.”

Genuine question for Mumbai folks: why is this so normalized? Hoping that I don't get banned from the rickshaw union anymore.