In the midst of a conflict between the factions of Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra chief minister Ekanth Shinde over the alleged demolition of a 25-year-old Shakha (branch) of the UBT Sena in Mumbra by the Shinde faction, Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut said that a legal battle would be waged for the Mumbra Shakha of Shiv Sena.

Raut criticized Eknath Shinde and the 40 people who joined him, asserting that they are not the real Shiv Sena. He claimed that the genuine Shiv Sena was represented by the supporters in Mumbra who took to the streets when Uddhav Thackeray arrived. Raut accused the police of acting as Shinde's servants, and he warned that a legal battle would be pursued for the Mumbra Shakha with all the necessary documents.