Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has cautioned party members against making remarks that could create rifts among allies in the ruling Mahayuti coalition, reported news agency PTI.

He asserted the BJP has to play the role of "elder brother" in the party-led alliance, which also consists of the Shiv Sena and NCP, headed by deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, respectively, reported PTI.