Ex-Sambhaji Brigade Leader Thrashed With Chappal By Woman In Maharashtra's Akola; Party Expels Him After Video Goes Viral

Akola: A woman in Maharashtra's Akola district publicly thrashed Dr Gajanan Pardhi, the former state president of the Sambhaji Brigade, accusing him of blackmail, harassment and threatening to leak private photos and videos. The incident, which took place in Murtizapur taluka on Wednesday, quickly went viral after a video surfaced showing the woman hitting Pardhi with a slipper (chappal) in broad daylight.

महाराष्ट्र में संभाजी ब्रिगेड पार्टी के पूर्व प्रदेश अध्यक्ष डॉ गजानन पारधी की पिटाई,महिला ने उन पर ब्लैकमेल करने, पैसे मांगने का आरोप लगाया।#Maharashtra #Viralvideo #SambhajiBrigadeParty #GajananPardhi #Blackmail #MatrizeNews pic.twitter.com/qcggGoloAc

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According to initial reports, the woman alleged that Pardhi had been blackmailing her for money, harassing her and threatening to make her private photos and videos public. Despite the seriousness of the accusations, no formal police complaint has been lodged as of yet.

Reacting swiftly to the controversy, the Sambhaji Brigade permanently expelled Pardhi from the party, NDTV reported. In an official statement, the party said he was removed on the grounds of “indiscipline, misconduct, and tarnishing the organisation’s image.” Pardhi had already been removed from his post earlier, but this latest scandal prompted his full expulsion. The party stated it is taking the matter seriously to protect its credibility and social standing.

The viral video has triggered strong reactions on social media, with many calling for legal action against Pardhi. Party sources confirmed that the incident had caused major embarrassment and urged that the law should take its course if the woman chooses to file a formal complaint.

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Another Sambhaji Brigade Leader Faces Attack

Meanwhile, the Sambhaji Brigade faced another major embarrassment recently in Solapur’s Akkalkot, where its current state president, Pravin Gaikwad, was assaulted by members of the Shivdharma Foundation. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 13, during a function hosted by Fattesingh Shikshan Sanstha and Sakal Maratha Samaj.

माझे जवळचे स्नेही व पुरोगामी विचारांचे शिलेदार, संभाजी ब्रिगेडचे नेते, महाराष्ट्राला लढवय्ये म्हणून सुपरिचित असलेले प्रविणदादा गायकवाड यांच्यावरील भ्याड हल्ल्याचा तीव्र निषेध !#pravingaekwad pic.twitter.com/Mx1BvmisxO

— Dr.Jitendra Awhad (@Awhadspeaks) July 13, 2025

Gaikwad was allegedly attacked for referring to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj as simply 'Sambhaji,' which the Shivdharma Foundation members deemed disrespectful. Additionally, they claimed Gaikwad had insulted Swami Samarth in his speech. The confrontation escalated as black ink was smeared on Gaikwad’s face and slogans were raised against him.

Following the incident, tension prevailed in the area, prompting police intervention to restore order. No arrests have been reported in connection with the assault.