Mahacutbandhan: Why BJP, Sena alliance ended in messy divorce

Shiv Sena’s demand for a 50:50 share and the quest of a “rotational” chief minister in Maharashtra surprised BJP but was in keeping with the steadily deteriorating relations between the Hindutva allies. However, the BJP decided to not give to the demands. BJP’s view was that succumbing to pressure tactics would seriously undermine its credibility.

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