The fracas surrounding Ajit Pawar and the search for suitable penalty for his remarks seems to have divided the Opposition. Members of the BJP and Shiv Sena are at odds on whether to continue protesting against Ajit Pawar or move on with legislative proceedings. While the BJP-led Opposition decided to participate in proceedings of the state assembly after registering a protest, Shiv Sena members of the state council continued aggressive protests, announcing that they were boycotting Pawar.