Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Ex-Sambhaji Brigade Leader Assaulted, Party Expels Him Following Video
A former leader of a political group in India was hit by a woman who said he was harassing her and trying to blackmail her.
A video of the incident was shared widely online.
The political group then kicked out the leader because of what he did.
In a separate event, another leader of the same political group was also attacked because of something he said about an important historical figure.
The police had to come in to calm things down after this other incident.
Former Sambhaji Brigade leader Dr. Gajanan Pardhi was publicly assaulted by a woman in Akola, Maharashtra.
The woman accused Pardhi of blackmail, harassment, and threatening to leak private media.
A video of the incident went viral, leading to public outrage and calls for legal action.
The Sambhaji Brigade expelled Pardhi, citing misconduct and damage to the organization's reputation.
Another Sambhaji Brigade leader, Pravin Gaikwad, was assaulted in Solapur for allegedly disrespectful remarks.
- Who
- Dr. Gajanan Pardhi and Pravin Gaikwad, former and current leaders of the Sambhaji Brigade, along with a woman and members of the Shivdharma Foundation.
- What
- Former Sambhaji Brigade leaders were involved in separate incidents: one was assaulted, and another was accused of misconduct.
- When
- The assault on the former leader occurred on Wednesday in Akola; the assault on the current leader occurred on Sunday, July 13.
- Where
- Incidents occurred in Akola and Solapur, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- Pardhi was accused of misconduct. Gaikwad was attacked for allegedly disrespecting historical figures and for making offensive remarks.
Woman's Accusations
Shivdharma Foundation's View
Blackmail and Harassment
Woman's Accusations
Dr. Pardhi was accused of blackmail and harassment.
Shivdharma Foundation's View
No information on defense available in the articles.
- Party
- Sambhaji Brigade
- Location of Assaults
- Akola and Solapur, Maharashtra
- Accusation against Pardhi
- Blackmail, harassment, threatening to leak private media
- Assault on Gaikwad
- By members of the Shivdharma Foundation
- Gaikwad's Offense
- Alleged disrespectful remarks