Thaw In Sena-BJP Ties? "Maharashtra Coalition United," Says Sanjay Raut

After a public row over Congress leader Nana Patole's comments about going it alone in the next assembly polls, the Shiv Sena, as well as Congress, have denied any threat to Government in Maharashtra.

The possibility of a patch-up between the Shiv Sena and the BJP in Maharashtra has gained strength over a series of events including Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's direct attack on ally Congress, just days after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After a sharp and public row over Congress leader Nana Patole's comments about going it alone in the next assembly election, the Shiv Sena as well as the Congress have denied any threat to the Maha Vikas Aghadi Government in Maharashtra. "Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP stand united, we are committed to run the government for five years. Outsiders who want to form government and are restless after losing power may try, but the government will continue. Attempts may be made to create cracks between the Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena but it won't work," Sena leader Sanjay Raut, told news agency ANI today. Nana Patole also said on Sunday that his party would back Uddhav Thackeray with all its might until he completed his term. He also said there will not be any problem from Congress to the state government.