Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut’s brother, Sunil Raut, on Monday dismissed claims that he was in touch with rebel Eknath Shinde, stating that he was a staunch Shiv Sainik and will continue to work for the party till his last breath.

Sunil Raut is a two-time MLA from Vikhroli. On Sunday, there were media reports that the rebel Eknath Shinde camp had contacted him and the latter might head towards Guwahati where the rebels have put up in a hotel since Wednesday.