Sanjay Raut alleges extortion by Tukaram Mundhe’s FDA, demands Rs 2 lakh

Sanjay Raut, a senior leader of the Shiv Sena, publicly alleged that the Food and Drug Administration unit led by Tukaram Mundhe is attempting to extort money from him. He said the demand was initially Rs 10,000 and has now escalated to Rs 2 lakh. Raut did not disclose any further details about the alleged payments or the circumstances surrounding the demand. The claim was reported by India Today, which quoted Raut’s statement without providing a response from the FDA or any law‑enforcement agency. As of now, no official comment has been released, and the matter remains under scrutiny.