Highlights 1 Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray ruled out an alliance with the BJP for the Mumbai municipal poll. 2 Shiv Sena, notably, is and will continue to be an alliance partner at the Centre and in the Maharashtra state government. Shiv Sena, notably, is and will continue to be an alliance partner in the central government and in the Maharashtra state government. 'SENA HAS GIVEN ITS BLOOD TO MUMBAI'Expressing confidence that Shiv Sena would be back in the BMC after this year's civic election, Uddhav said the Shiv Sena has bled for Mumbai. Also read: Fadnavis favours alliance with Shiv Sena for Mumbai civic body polls in interest of 'transparency'(With inputs from agencies)

Source: India Today January 26, 2017 14:28 UTC