At a party conclave here, several BJP leaders had made a pitch for contesting the coming elections independently. Sena president Uddhav Thackeray made little of these statements, saying he would go only by what BJP chief Rajnath Singh had to say on the matter.
"Some sentiments were expressed at the BJP conclave and during a meeting of Shiv Sena leaders as well. Whatever feelings there may be in both parties, the party leaders will intervene if necessary and hold talks on alliance before taking any decision," Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council and senior BJP leader Vinod Tawde said today.
To a question about the controversy created by Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar's reported statement that Mumbaikars can have a full meal for Rs 5, Tawde blamed the media.
"I heard his speech and he was referring to the food distributed at Mahim Dargah for the poor. The media has distorted his statement. The Congress and NCP leaders should see the video footage of the speech before commenting," Tawde said.