Sena says will consider BJP proposal on govt formation

Indicating a possible reconciliation, Shiv Sena on Sunday said it will consider the Bharatiya Janata Party's proposal regarding the formation of a government in Maharashtra as they have "no bitterness" towards their former ally.

"Once the BJP submits a proposal for a stable government in the interest of Maharashtra, Sena president Uddhav Thackeray will take a decision after considering all pertinent factors," Sena MP Anil Desai said.

"We have no bitterness. If there is a proposal, we will consider it," Desai, who was part of the failed seat-sharing talks with BJP ahead of the polls, said.

Amid reports that the Nationalist Congress Party had sent feelers to the BJP for extending support, Desai said, "NCP has been rejected by the people of Maharashtra. If BJP ties up with NCP, it will be a betrayal of the people of Maharashtra."

Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut said, "We have seen the trends. They show BJP is getting more seats, which is okay. But Sena is also doing well. I will comment on our stance after a clear picture emerges after 2 pm.”

Image: Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut