Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Pune Official Suspended After Arrogant Outburst
A government official in Pune named Vivekanand Kulkarni was suspended after a video of him acting arrogantly and making reckless statements went viral.
He told someone who was upset about not getting important documents that he owns a lot of land and works just for fun.
He was also seen chewing tobacco in the office, which is not allowed.
The person who complained had to ask for help from higher authorities to get the documents.
After the video spread online, the government decided to suspend Kulkarni.
Vivekanand Kulkarni, a headquarters assistant in Pune's Indapur, was suspended for arrogant behavior and misconduct.
He made reckless statements about his wealth and job, claiming he owns 17.5 acres and works for fun.
The incident occurred after a complainant failed to receive a copy of a case file despite multiple requests.
Kulkarni was seen consuming tobacco in a government office, which contributed to his suspension.
The viral video of his outburst led to his suspension by the Land Records Department.
- Who
- Vivekanand Kulkarni, a headquarters assistant in Pune's Indapur
- What
- Suspended for arrogant outburst and misconduct in office
- When
- Incident occurred on June 20, suspension followed
- Where
- Land Records Department office in Indapur, Pune
- Why
- For making reckless statements, consuming tobacco in office, and failing to provide required documents to a complainant
- Name
- Vivekanand Kulkarni
- Location
- Indapur, Pune
- Department
- Land Records Department
- Property Owned
- 17.5 acres of sugarcane and banana plantations
- Date of Incident
- June 20
- Action Taken
- Suspension
- Complainant
- Santosh Mahadev Rakte
- Reason for Complaint
- Failure to receive case file copies