mumbai sources stated that with the shiv sena seemingly tempering its stand on alliance negotiations, the bjp may offer a dozen portfolios to the uddhav thackeray led party but is likely to deny it major ministries. Sources told after driving a hard bargain for one week since election results, the Sena softened its stand on wednesday, with party leader sanjay raut saying it is important for it to stay with the bjp led alliance.
Furthermore sources said that the statement, within hours of the Sena criticizing the central government over a european union delegation’s visit to kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>jammu and kashmir, was brought about by an ultimatum from the BJP. Meanwhile the saffron party had reportedly refused to proceed with negotiations until the Sena mellowed its critical stance. Even though official talks are yet to begin, bjp insiders say the party may offer 13 portfolios to its ally, but Revenue and Urban Development Department, as demanded by the Sena, won’t be part of this bouquet.
Perhaps sources said, in fact, that the bjp is unlikely to part with any major ministry. Perhaps despite there being no deal in sight, the bjp is confident of a breakthrough in the deadlock by the end of this week. Moreover the party has even started preparations for a grand swearing-in ceremony at the Wankhede stadium likely to be held on november 4 or 5.
