mumbai sources stated that the shiv sena on monday night suffered a setback in its efforts to cobble up a non-BJP government in maharashtra with the congress at the last moment announcing its decision to hold more talks with ally ncp on supporting the Uddhav Thackeray-led party. When speaking to reporters outside raj Bhavan in Mumbai after meeting governor bhagat singh koshyari, Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray said "two parties" (read the congress and the NCP) have agreed "in-principle" to support the party led government, but the governor refused additional time sought by his party to muster numbers.
Furthermore putting up a brave front, Aaditya said the Sena's claim on formation of a government still stands. He said "We have initiated talks with two parties. Both the parties have expressed their in-principle support to the Sena”. Aaditya added "We informed the governor about our willingness to stake a claim for government formation. shiv sena MLAs have already issued their support in written”.
Moreover Aaditya, son of party chief Uddhav Thackeray, further said they would come to raj Bhavan soon and stake the claim for government formation. He said "The process to form a government in maharashtra will continue”. Perhaps Aaditya said the governor granted only 24 hours to the Sena to express its willingness to form a government. He added "We want to offer a stable government in maharashtra and we will continue our efforts”.
