Friday, 19 September 2009 08: 40

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New Delhi/Kolhapur/Mumbai. Taking a confrontational stand with its oldest ally, the BJP conclusive warning to the Shiv Sena Said in his voice that he should agree on the seat-sharing formula for the upcoming assembly elections or else be prepared to break the alliance. On the other hand, a few hours after the BJP gave an ultimatum, Shiv Sena said that it will not take a decision under any pressure.

This time the BJP raised its demand for the state assembly 135 out of 135 seats which Shiv Sena turned down. This ultimatum of the BJP has come in the backdrop of candid talks of party president Amit Shah in Kolhapur on Thursday morning. In this conversation it was said that no compromise will be made at the cost of self-respect.

Top BJP sources said that the party is upset about the fact that 08 Shiv Sena, which has been an ally for years, has not reacted to its proposal to contest more seats this time. has given. In the assembly elections of the year 169 BJP won 169 and Shiv Sena contested on 169 seats. However, this time the base of the alliance has increased as four other parties – RPI (Athawale), Rashtriya Samaj Paksha, Swabhimani Shetkari Paksha and Loksangram have joined it.

BJP sources said that the party is particularly upset that Uddhav has been demanding seats since 135 He has neither

given any reply nor had any communication with the BJP leadership. Actually no direct reply to BJP’s demand. Without giving, Thackeray publicly rejected it earlier this week. BJP sources said they are keen for an alliance but the party cannot wait till eternity. A decision has to be taken as the strategy will be worked out on the basis of the seat-sharing formula of the alliance.

Earlier on Wednesday night, detailed discussions were held between the core group of BJP in Mumbai. It was attended by Amit Shah, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, party general secretary and Maharashtra in-charge Rajiv Pratap Rudy, BJP state election in-charge Om Mathur and state leaders. It is understood that in the meeting of the core group, the ‘Plan B’ for the eventuality of the BJP going alone in the elections was also discussed. On Thursday, in Kolhapur, party president Amit Shah said that there will be no compromise at the cost of self-respect.

On the other hand, hours after the BJP gave an ultimatum, Shiv Sena said that it will not take a decision under any pressure. Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut told reporters in Mumbai, “We will not compromise on our self-respect. We met party president Uddhav Thackeray and discussed the alliance. Shiv Sena does not accept anyone’s ultimatum. The final decision will be taken by Uddhav Thackeray only. ,