Maharashtra Congress leader Naseem Khan voiced dissatisfaction with the Shiv Sena`s (UBT) unilateral announcement of candidates for various Lok Sabha seats claimed by the Congress. Khan added that this decision had outraged party activists, prompting the state unit to propose "friendly fights" for six seats in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

Responding to Khan`s idea, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, per the PTI report, indicated that internal conflicts could benefit the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Raut questioned the idea of "friendly fights," meaning that Congress should prioritise alliance unity. "Congress is a mature party and I don`t think it will allow friendly fights to help the BJP," said Raut.