During a Legislative Council session, Shinde alleged that this unnamed Shiv Sena leader sought to rejoin the ruling Mahayuti coalition. He accused the Thackeray faction of forsaking Balasaheb Thackeray's ideals for political gain, stating, "They have abandoned the principles of Balasaheb Thackeray for political power."
Shinde further claimed that Uddhav Thackeray had previously met with Prime Minister Modi in Delhi, expressing a desire to form a coalition government. However, upon returning to Mumbai, Thackeray purportedly reneged on this intention.