Former home minister Anil Deshmukh and Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut were seen having lunch in Nagpur with a group that included criminal Gautam Bhatkar. Hosted by a Sena functionary, Deshmukh claimed ignorance of attendees’ identities. BJP MLA Nitesh Rane posted the photo on social media, highlighting Bhatkar’s criminal background and stirring controversy.