MNS Move Helped Strengthen Shinde-BJP Alliance: Shiv Sena (UBT)

Shiv Sena (UBT) said the MNS should have consulted it before supporting Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Kalyan Dombivli civic body. Yuva Sena leader Varun Sardesai said both parties fought polls together and dialogue could have avoided the situation. MNS backing Shinde has strengthened the BJP–Shiv Sena alliance in the 122-member KDMC.