# Preity Zinta support not enough, says FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe 2026-09-26T13:46:16+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has said that wearing a T-shirt with his name is not enough to tackle food safety issues. His response came after actor Preity Zinta was seen wearing a black T-shirt with 'Team Tukaram Mundhe' printed on it and praised the IAS officer's work. Actor Mallika Sherawat also praised Mundhe in a social media video. Mundhe said he has not spoken to Zinta personally but appreciated the gesture. However, he stressed that symbolic support must translate into real action. 'Merely displaying the title won't suffice, the actual work must be done, and the right mindset must be adopted,' he said. He called for citizens to form teams around good causes and keep a vigilant eye on adulterated food. The Maharashtra FDA continues its inspections and enforcement action against food safety violations. Celebrities including Salman Khan and Manoj Bajpayee have also reacted to the campaign. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Both NDTV and Odisha TV report Mundhe's comments with neutral framing, though Odisha TV provides more detail, including Mallika Sherawat's praise and Mundhe's call for citizen vigilance. The core story is uniform: a bureaucrat welcomes celebrity backing but insists on substantive public participation. The coverage leaves out any assessment of whether the FDA's enforcement has produced measurable results, which would be the next concrete indicator to track. ## Coverage - ndtv.com (neutral report) Leads with Mundhe's reply to Zinta, straight factual reporting - odishatv.in (neutral report) Provides broader context including Mallika Sherawat, still neutral Tags: food safety, Maharashtra FDA, Mallika Sherawat, Preity Zinta, Tukaram Mundhe Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/preity-zinta-support-not-enough-says-fda-chief-tukaram-mundhe/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/preity-zinta-support-not-enough-says-fda-chief-tukaram-mundhe/#story-in-brief