The move has triggered row within the party ranks as some believe the undue elevation of Shrikant would damage the reputation of Shiv Sena

Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule thanked caretaker CM and Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde for clarifying that he or his party would not become an obstacle in forming the state government,

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat emphasised that the ruling Mahayuti's sweeping victory in the state elections was largely due to Shinde's leadership.