Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday (November 22, 2025) rebuked the Congress over its stance on the inclusion of Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena in the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) bloc.
“We don’t need anybody’s permission or order,” Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said on his social media handle on X. This came even as the NCP(SP) said that it would want all forces to stay united to fight against BJP.
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“We won’t take MNS together unless there is an order from Delhi, says Mumbai Congress. This can be an individual decision of the Congress. Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS have already come together as per the wishes of the people. We don’t need anybody’s permission or order for that. Sharad Pawar and the Left parties are also together. Save Mumbai,” Mr. Raut stated in his tweet.
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