A video showing some government employees and activists offering namaz inside the premises of the Malegaon Municipal Corporation office has sparked controversy, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirit Somaiya demanding strict action against those involved.

According to Somaiya, certain employees of the Malegaon Municipal Corporation performed namaz at the government office and subsequently uploaded a video of the act on social media. He described the behaviour as illegal and inappropriate for a government workplace.