'Didn't raise hand, never hit a female doctor': Shiv Sena's Ramesh Mhatre after hospital assault video goes viral

Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre has issued a statement refuting allegations of assaulting medical staff at Shashtri Nagar Hospital. Mhatre claimed he did not physically strike a female doctor, suggesting that camera angles in the CCTV footage might create a misleading impression.

The corporator stated the altercation arose because a doctor allegedly failed to listen to a grievance and was instead occupied with a phone call. Mhatre asserted that his actions were guided by the teachings of Balasaheb Thackeray, emphasizing a commitment never to raise a hand against women.

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I regret the physical altercation that took place. I state with full confidence that I did not raise my hand against the female doctor. What appears in the CCTV footage might look that way due to the camera angle.

Mhatre acknowledged the physical altercation but attributed it to "systemic shortcomings" within the hospital. He pledged to work towards addressing these deficiencies, framing the incident as a consequence of broader issues rather than personal misconduct.

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We have been guided by Balasaheb's teachings; we have never raised a hand against women, nor will we ever do so in the future. This incident occurred due to systemic shortcomings within the hospital; we will strive to address these deficiencies.