Amid the continuing stand-off with the BJP over the proposal to appoint a Chief Executive Officer for Mumbai, the Shiv Sena today warned its former ally to consult it before taking any such decision for the megapolis.

"The current CM has big plans for the state. He wants to do good work for Maharashtra. But it will be better for them (the BJP) if they consult the Shiv Sena and know its stand before taking any decision on the capital of Maharashtra," the Sena said in an edit mouthpiece 'Saamana'. "What will you achieve by appointing a CEO ? We request you to not invite the wrath or curse of Mumbaikars," it said.

Fadnavis' idea to have a CEO is for administrative convenience, as several ongoing projects, according to him in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region are delayed due to lack of coordination and jurisdictional issues. As per the proposal, the CEO would be an officer of the rank of Additional Chief Secretary.