Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant declared on Thursday that no MLA from the party would accept a role in the newly-formed Maharashtra government if Eknath Shinde, the party chief, does not take oath as the deputy chief minister.

Addressing the media hours before the swearing-in ceremony, Samant stressed that while no Shiv Sena MLA is seeking the deputy CM's position for themselves, it is imperative for Shinde to assume the role.