A video showing Malegaon Municipal Corporation employees offering namaz inside the office has sparked controversy. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has called for strict action and written to CM Devendra Fadnavis
Some employees of the Malegaon Municipal Corporation allegedly offered namaz inside the civic body office. PIC/X
A video showing some government employees and activists offering namaz inside the premises of the Malegaon Municipal Corporation office has sparked controversy, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirit Somaiya demanding strict action against those involved.
According to Somaiya, certain employees of the Malegaon Municipal Corporation performed namaz at the government office and subsequently uploaded a video of the act on social media. He described the behaviour as illegal and inappropriate for a government workplace.
Kirit Somaiya writes to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Somaiya stated that police and municipal officials have confirmed the incident. He has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging stern disciplinary measures against the employees responsible.
मालेगांव सरकारी कार्यालय में नमाज़
— Kirit Somaiya (@KiritSomaiya) February 25, 2026
कुछ सरकारी कर्मचारियोने मालेगांव नगर पालिका कार्यालयमें नमाज़ अदा की। उन्होंने इसका वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर अपलोड भी किया।
अधिकारियों ने इस अवैध व्यवहार की पुष्टि की।
मैंने मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस से सख्त कार्रवाई करने का अनुरोध किया है pic.twitter.com/FbcVy6s3Hl
The development has raised questions about the use of official government spaces for religious activities during working hours.
Somaiya emphasised that such actions violate norms and called for immediate intervention to uphold administrative discipline.
Further details on any official response or inquiry from the Malegaon Municipal Corporation or state authorities are awaited.
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