"Our information is he did discuss cabinet reshuffle with BJP president Amit Shah," said a source. Speaking to mediapersons on Monday , party president Uddhav Thackeray had said the Sena wasn't going to be at the BJP's mercy for a few more berths in Team Modi. Mumbai: Shiv Sena's repeated criticism of the Modi regime has cost the party its much-desired cabinet berth in the Union cabinet, sources said.Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday added 19 new ministers to his team but left out the Sena, the BJP's longtime ally.The Sena sought to play down the slight. "Our central leadership is miffed with the Sena for articles in Saamna against the Modi government. "The Union cabinet expansion was confined only to the BJP .

Source: Times of India July 06, 2016 07:07 UTC