Leader Nana Patole has made serious allegations, claiming that the central government is following a policy of suppression to control rising public anger in the country.

He alleged that the central intelligence agency (IB) was involved in the blocking and hacking of a social media handle called “Cockroach Janata Party,” suggesting that efforts are being made to silence dissenting voices on social media.

Patole claimed that the IB had submitted a confidential report to the central government stating that public dissatisfaction against the government is increasing significantly across the country. The report, according to him, also warned that if this anger is not controlled in time, the situation could go out of control. He further alleged that after this report, Prime Minister Narendra Modi instructed action against the concerned social media accounts.

He also said that the government cannot stop people’s voices by shutting down social media accounts. According to him, farmers, unemployed youth, the poor, and common citizens are strongly dissatisfied with the central government, and this anger may erupt on a large scale at any time.

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Patole also strongly criticized Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over his Shirdi visit. He alleged that Fadnavis’s Mumbai-to-Shirdi journey on the Vande Bharat Express was done only to create a public image and for making social media reels, rather than for genuine governance reasons.

He further said that earlier motorcycle rides from Mantralaya to Vidhan Bhavan were also conducted only for publicity. Patole also questioned the claim of fuel saving, stating that while the Chief Minister traveled to Shirdi by train, the onward journey to Nagpur would be by road with a large convoy, involving vehicles from multiple districts, leading to significant diesel consumption. He demanded that the government explain the actual fuel savings versus public expenditure.

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Shirdi

Shirdi is a town in Maharashtra, India, best known as the home of the revered 19th-century spiritual saint Sai Baba. It gained prominence as a major pilgrimage destination after Sai Baba lived and taught there, embodying a message of unity between Hindus and Muslims. Today, the Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi attracts millions of devotees annually, making it one of the most visited religious sites in India.

Mumbai

Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is a major port city on India’s west coast and the capital of Maharashtra. Originally a collection of islands inhabited by fishing communities, it was ceded to the British in 1661 as part of the dowry of Catherine of Braganza. The city grew into a vital trading hub under British rule and is now India’s financial, commercial, and entertainment capital, home to Bollywood.

Vande Bharat Express

The Vande Bharat Express is India’s flagship semi-high-speed train service, launched in 2019 to modernize rail travel with faster speeds and modern amenities. Built under the government’s “Make in India” initiative, it represents a significant step in Indian Railways’ efforts to reduce travel time between major cities. The train is known for its advanced features like onboard Wi-Fi, automatic doors, and a top operational speed of 160 km/h, reflecting India’s growing focus on efficient and comfortable transportation.

Mantralaya

Mantralaya is the name of the administrative headquarters of the Government of Maharashtra, located in South Mumbai, India. Built in the 1950s and completed in 1955, the building serves as the seat of the state’s Chief Minister and various government departments. The name “Mantralaya” translates to “House of Ministers” in Sanskrit, reflecting its role as the center of political and bureaucratic power in the state.

Vidhan Bhavan

Vidhan Bhavan is the seat of the Maharashtra State Legislature, located in Mumbai, India. Constructed between 1920 and 1928, it was originally designed as the home of the Bombay Legislative Council during British colonial rule. The building is a notable example of Indo-Saracenic architecture and remains a key symbol of the state’s governance and political history.

Nagpur

Nagpur is a major city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, known for its central location and its historical role as the capital of the Bhonsle Maratha rulers in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is famously called the “Orange City” due to its large-scale cultivation of oranges, and it also serves as the winter capital of Maharashtra. Additionally, Nagpur is significant as the location where the Nagpur Agreement of 1953 was signed, which led to the formation of the state of Maharashtra.