"Shiv Sena was Never Our Enemy": Devendra Fadnavis On Renewal Of Ties

Devendra Fadnavis said, "We (Sena and the BJP) were never enemies. They were our friends and people whom they fought against, they formed government together with them and they left us"

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, normally seen spearheading the BJPs attack on the Uddhav Thackeray government, today declared the Shiv Sena was "never" an "enemy". Asked by reporters whether there is a possibility of the two former allies coming together, Mr Fadnavis said an "appropriate decision" will be taken in view of the situation. "We (Sena and the BJP) were never enemies. They were our friends and people whom they fought against, they formed government together with them and they left us," Mr Fadnavis told reporters, when he was asked about his meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah and the possibility of a rapprochement with Sena. "There are no ifs and buts in politics. Decisions are taken as per prevailing situations," Mr Fadnavis added. The declaration of friendship comes amid reports of strain within the ruling alliance, fed by belligerent remarks from leaders of ally Congress.