Maharashtra Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde on Sunday dismissed Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's outburst over the demolition of his party's 'shakha' in the Thane district, calling it an empty threat, reported news agency PTI.

Talking to reporters after attending a Diwali programme in Thane, Shinde said Uddhav Thackeray had to turn back when he attempted to visit the spot of the 'shakha' in Mumbra on Saturday, reported PTI.