In an apparent softening of stance, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray who is also Shiv Sena President on Tuesday appealed to the rebel group camping in Guwahati to return and hold discussions. ЁЯУ░ Maharashtra Political Crisis Row: Shiv Sena ‘Family Head’ Uddhav Thackeray Softens, Urges Rebels To Return for Talks.
Talking to reporters on Wednesday, Sarnaik said, "I had first mooted the idea that the Shiv Sena should go with the BJP." Sarnaik had in his letter to the CM last year said though the BJP and the Shiv Sena are not allies anymore, their leaders have good relations and the Sena should make use of this. Maharashtra Political Crisis: Party Should Renew Ties with BJP, Says Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik.