Overview

• Madhya Pradesh Health Minister Narendra Shivaji Patel ordered a surprise inspection at a Gwalior restaurant after being denied a table late at night on May 4, 2025.
• Food safety officials collected samples, with Patel claiming a cooking oil sample failed during the inspection, while lab results are still pending.
• The restaurant owner accused Patel's supporters of assaulting staff and vandalizing the premises, allegations the minister strongly denies.
• Patel asserts the inspection was part of his official duties and alleges the claims against him are politically motivated attempts to avoid accountability.
• The restaurant owner has indicated plans to file a police complaint, while no formal legal action has been taken as of now.