In the backdrop of the Shiv Sena and the BJP snapping ties, MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar met Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray at his Bandra residence on Sunday. According to sources, Nandgaonkar who is a close confidante of MNS Supremo Raj Thackeray had a 15 minute meeting with Uddhav Thackeray. The MNS leader met the Shiv Sena chief with a proposal that the MNS was keen to join hands with the party. Sources said that the MNS is willing to extend support to the Shiv Sena in Mumbai and Thane, in exchange of help in Nashik. However, the Shiv Sena is yet to respond to the proposal.

Source: India Today January 29, 2017 17:03 UTC