11 June,2026 10:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. File Pic
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday stirred a fresh political controversy after he shared a cryptic post on the social media platform X, which he later deleted. Raut, while taking it to X, alleged a possible connection between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
In his post, Raut shared a cryptic photograph showing Prime Minister Modi shaking hands with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke during one of the Indian Prime Minister's visits to the United States.
While leaving a cryptic question on the image, the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader wrote, "In America, who met him?"
The remarks put out by Raut left a wild interpretation, suggesting that Modi had met Dipke and hinting at a possible link between the BJP and the newly emerging political outfit.
The cryptic social media post quickly gained traction on the internet, with users debating the authenticity of the photograph and the political implications of Raut's insinuation.
The post has since gone viral, drawing reactions from both supporters and critics of the rival political camps.
Raut's remarks come amid heightened political activity surrounding the Cockroach Janta Party, which has recently made headlines over its nationwide protests and campaigns focusing on education reforms and alleged examination irregularities.
However, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has not issued any official clarification or response to Raut's allegations at the time of publishing. Similarly, there has been no independent verification of the claims made by the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP regarding the circumstances of the alleged meeting or any connection between the Prime Minister and the Cockroach Janta Party founder.
Amid the recent development, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday said that they will release an education manifesto on Thursday, June 11, coinciding with the launch of their nationwide protest over alleged exam irregularities and demand for the resignation of the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Abhijeet Dipke, while addressing the media during the press conference, said that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk will also participate in the peaceful protest, scheduled to start in the evening on the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) campus, as cited by PTI.
Dipke further added, "We are starting our nationwide protest from today at the SSPU. The protest will be peaceful and within the framework of the Constitution. Today, we will be releasing our education manifesto."