Marine Drive Police have registered an FIR against him under section 332, 353 and 34 of Indian Penal Code.
Bachchu Kadu an independent MLA from Achalpur has once again manhandled a deputy secretary at Mantralaya. Maharashtra government employees assembled at the ground floor of Mantralaya condemned this act and went on a flash strike. They alleged that Kadu had beaten up Deputy Secretary Bhausaheb Gavit. Even though FIR has been filed against Kadu but officials urged the state government to take strict action against him under the atrocities act and demanded a law to be passed for protecting officials against such attacks. They shouted slogans against Kadu at Mantralaya and demanded his disqualification. Employees have threatened to disrupt work if the government fails to take action against Kadu. After the attack Gavit was admitted to St George hospital as he complained of high blood pressure.
A police complaint has been filed against Kadu, who is known to have roughed up employees in the past too. A Mantralaya staffer said that the MLA was incensed after Gavit refused to allot government accommodation to a clerk who has already been allotted a (government) house.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Eknath Khadse said, “Manhandling a government official is a serious matter. A probe must be conducted for ascertaining the truth and action must be taken against Kadu if he is proven guilty.”
RTI activist Anil Galgali said, “It’s an unfortunate incident. The government should take action against this MLA and punish him under appropriate section of Indian Penal Code.”
When asked whether it is justified by the employees to strike work he replied, “No I don’t support this act but by striking work they are trying to impose pressure on senior officials to take action against Kadu.”
Kadu has however denied the assault charge and said, “The allegations made against me are false as I have not assaulted Gavit. Gavit was not discharging his duties efficiently and has been asking me to meet the Chief Minister. Even though Mr. Fadnavis had directed officials to speed up developmental work it continues to remain pending.”
Senior Police Inspector, Marine Drive Police station Popat Raoji Yadav said, “Bhausaheb Gavit had filed a complaint against Bachchu Kadu. We have registered an FIR against him under section 332, 353 and 34 of Indian Penal Code. We are probing this matter further and will take a decision to arrest him after the investigation.”
Kadu is known for taking up the issues faced by the common man therefore he is very popular among the masses. He has been known for spearheading various agitations in the state. On 9th March Kadu was felicitated with ‘Efficient MLA’ award, constituted in the memory of late Member of Legislative Council Madhavrao Limaye.
In 2011 Kadu had slapped Hagavane for allegedly demanding bribe from one Ankush Raut who had been shortlisted for posting as medical officer in Amravati. Raut was seeking a government order for his appointment as medical officer in Kadu’s constituency.
