Has RSS advised Fadnavis to 'keep off' Shiv Sena?

Mumbai: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is understood to have advised Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to distance himself from the government formation efforts by Shiv Sena and prepare to serve the people from the Opposition, according to sources. The RSS' strong sentiments were reportedly conveyed to Fadnavis who rushed to meet its Sansangchalak Mohan Bhagwat late on Tuesday in Nagpur. Extending all courtesies, the RSS top brass expressed their pleasure to Fadnavis for remembering them in the time of crisis, according to a person in the know. "Among other things, the RSS has gently conveyed to Fadnavis to refrain from entering a lost race, but continue to serve the people with renewed vigour from the opposition in the interests of political stability in the state," the source said, requesting anonymity.

The development came hours after the Bharatiya Janata Party state president Chandrakant Patil announced in Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon that a new government led by Fadnavis would be sworn-in at the earliest possible opportunity. Patil also said that "the Shiv Sena has not yet submitted its proposal" on the government formation and said its doors were open 24 hours for the sulking ally for any discussions.

Further stung by the unilateral announcement, Sena MP Sanjay Raut dug his heels in deeper by countering that the "BJP must honour its commitment on power-sharing made before the last Lok Sabha elections and declared there is no question for any more discussions. (IANS)

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