Is Uddhav in touch with rebel MLAs?

Mumbai: Shiv Sena’s rebel MLA Sanjay Shirsat, who went with Eknath Shinde, recetly tweeted that Uddhav Thackeray is the family head i.e. the head of the Shiv Sena family. He deleted the tweet 10 mins later but said he was upset with cabinet expansion. Obviously Shirsat is not the only leader who is miffed. Due to the 40 days taken for the formation of the cabinet and no allocation of portfolios even after five days, it is evident that many MLAs of the Shinde faction are angry. It is being told that Uddhav Thackeray is in touch with the rebel MLAs through his close leaders.

It is also being said that after Sanjay Raut’s removal, the activity of other leaders has increased & rebel MLAs are also very comfortable in talking to Uddhav. Earlier, all the conversations were done through Raut. Many MLAs are now coming out saying his always wanted to dominate. The style of Milind Narvekar, who was Uddhav’s advisor, is easy compared to him. He has spoken to many MLAs. There are complaints from MLAs but no one is against Uddhav Thackeray. Everyone is considering possibility of return. At present, a total of 20 ministers have been made in Maharashtra, including CM, out of which 10 MLAs are of rebel faction, including Shinde. Four ministerial posts will be available in next expansion. After that the rebellion in Shinde faction will increase as there are 30 contenders for 4 posts. They feel that as an MLA, they were placed better even within Shiv Sena, then what is the point of revolting and going to a different faction. Shiv Sena can get the benefit of this situation. Everyone is also feeling that BJP can conduct elections before time, for which most of the MLAs are not ready