The war of words between the Shiv Sena and the BJP escalated yesterday with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis taking on the ally for Uddhav Thackeray’s comments and a Saamana editorial, in the wake of the AAP’s thumping victory in Delhi.

CM Devendra Fadnavis and Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. Despite being in government together, the two parties have been exchanging barbs frequently and publicly. File pic/PTI