Mumbai sources stated that Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said despite his party being in Maharashtra government for last five years without much power, he never betrayed or conspired to pull it down. Meanwhile he said in an alliance, both parties need to exercise caution and if the speed is accelerated unnecessarily, it could lead to an "accident".
Furthermore in the second part of his interview to Sena mouthpiece Saamana, Thackeray also spoke about his party's objection to tree felling in Aarey Colony here, saying they are not against the Metro car shed, but the place where it is proposed. He said "Development should not happen by causing hardships to people," asserting that the Sena will continue to raise its voice on issues pertaining to citizens.
Moreover he also expressed confidence that the BJP-Sena alliance will provide a much better administration and governance, if it wins again in the upcoming state polls. When asked about the Sena's protest over crop insurance, Thackeray said he takes a stand on issues concerning people. He said "When the government publicises its achievements, the work done is seen on the ground. I will continue to highlight people's issues before the government”. Perhaps Thackeray said that for the alliance to stay intact, both the BJP and Shiv Sena need to exercise caution.
