The Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP on Friday criticised the Mumbai University's decision to stay its senate polls, claiming that the move reflected the Maharashtra government's dictatorial" attitude and its fear to hold any kind of election, according to the PTI.

Addressing a press conference, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray sought to know the reason behind the university's decision to stay the elections scheduled on September 10, the PTI reported on Friday.