Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray has assured party workers and leaders that they would be taken in confidence before any decision on an alliance with Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

On Wednesday, Uddhav called a meeting of former corporators at Matoshree, the Thackeray clan's residence at Bandra. According to party sources, most corporators informed Uddhav about how an alliance with the MNS is favourable at the ground level. “Many of the corporators mentioned that like many people of Maharashtra, even workers from both parties feel a reunion between the Thackeray cousins would significantly change the political situation on the ground,” a Sena insider said.

On condition of anonymity, the leader informed that Uddhav patiently listened to the views of party leaders and workers. “At the end of the meeting, Uddhav-saheb informed those present that no decision about an alliance would be taken without taking party workers and leaders into confidence,” the Sena leader added.