Sena to decide on joining BJP govt in Maharashtra today

October 30, 2014 09:31

As Bharatiya Janata Party readies itself to form the first government in Maharashtra on Friday, its erstwhile ally Shiv Sena will on Thursday take a final decision on whether it will be a part of the Devendra Fadnavis-led government in the state.

On Wednesday, Sena leaders held a marathon meeting at party chief Uddhav Thackeray's residence 'Matoshree' to discuss the pros and cons of joining the BJP-led government.

Senior party leaders Subhash Desai, Anil Desai, Sanjay Raut, Vinayak Raut and others attended the crucial meeting.

Meanwhile, a BJP leader, speaking on condition of anonymity said that talks with Sena on government formation will only resume after Friday's swearing-in ceremony.

The swearing-in ceremony of the BJP's first government in Maharashtra will be held at Wankhede Stadium on Friday. Maharashtra Governor CV Rao will administer the oath of office and secrecy to chief minister-designate Devendra Fadnavis, 44, and a small initial team of cabinet ministers.

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