Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday said Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) wants Congress to be included in the alliance, hinting at a possible tie-up with the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

The MNS, however, clarified that its chief, Raj Thackeray, alone will decide the party’s stand. “The party chief will put forth its position and no one else. In future, only we will state our stance,” said MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande, dismissing the Sena (UBT) leader’s remark.

Raut’s remarks came amid a buzz of cousins Raj Thackeray and Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray joining hands for the upcoming local body polls in the state, though it remained unclear if the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) head will be part of the larger Opposition alliance.

Asked if Raj Thackeray is ready

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