India, July 9 -- Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday condemned the act of Shiv Sena legislator Sanjay Gaikwad slapping an employee of a canteen at the MLA's hostel in Mumbai, saying "such conduct does not send the right message".

"Such conduct does not behove anyone. It impacts the image of the state legislature, and as an MLA," Fadnavis said in the House.

The chief minister said if there is any issue regarding the food, a formal complaint can be made, and action can be taken on it.

"A wrong message goes among people about all MLAs that there is misuse of power," he added.

Fadnavis further said, "I request you (council chairman Ram Shinde) to look into the issue of MLA accommodation. If there are issues there, th...