Shiv Sena ministers have responded sharply to BJP leader Ganesh Naik’s remark suggesting the party could “finish off” Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, calling it unacceptable. Leaders warned of a strong response while highlighting the historic rivalry and recent municipal polls that have strained relations between allies

Varun Sardesai, secretary of Yuva Sena, expressed disappointment over the MNS decision, stressing that the two parties had fought the municipal polls together. He said the MNS, being a separate political entity, ought to have discussed the move with Sena (UBT) first