Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut came out in support of Utpal Parrikar after BJP refused him an election ticket. Utpal is former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar`s son.

"If Utpal fights the election as an independent candidate then Shiv Sena and NCP jointly are there in his support", said Sanjay Raut while speaking to ANI in Panaji. According to Raut, Goan people are emotional about Utapal and BJP not giving him a ticket would upset the Goans.