NO VIP Treatment: Netizens Praise Maha FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe For Removing White Towel From Chair; Watch Video

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has once again caught the attention of social media users, this time for a seemingly simple gesture that many have described as a reflection of his no-frills approach to work or rejecting VIP symbolism in style.

A video showing Mundhe removing a white towel placed on the office chair has gone viral on social media. The clip has drawn praise from netizens, with several users appreciating the senior bureaucrat for apparently refusing what is often perceived as a VIP-style arrangement.

FDA Chief Mundhe removes white towel from his chair

IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe recently went viral after removing the white towel from his chair before sitting down at a press conference. In Indian bureaucracy, the white towel has long been a colonial-era symbol of power and VIP status, often placed on officers’ chairs and even car seats at public expense.

By deliberately discarding it in front of the media, Mundhe symbolically rejected this outdated hierarchical tradition. The simple act has been widely praised as a strong statement against babu culture, highlighting a preference for humility and genuine public service over status symbols that still persist in many government offices.

In the video, Mundhe can be seen noticing the white towel on his chair before removing it. The brief moment has resonated with viewers, who took to social media to praise the official for his simplicity and approach towards his official responsibilities.

Netizens praise 'No VIP Treatment' gesture

The latest video has sparked a positive response online. Many users interpreted Mundhe's removal of the towel as a rejection of unnecessary VIP treatment and praised him for maintaining a simple work environment.

While the gesture itself was brief, it quickly became the focus of online discussions, with people highlighting the importance of public officials setting an example through their conduct.

One user wrote, "Har maa chahegi ese real hero ko janam dena."

Another user wrote, "He is just a government who is doing his job properly 😂."

One user wrote, "No VIP Treatment .. waoo."

faujipraveenfacts captioned, "Jai Hind 🇮🇳🫡🪖 to Sir. Huge respect and salute from a soldier."