The new equations with BJP have also begun to create new leaders in Shiv Sena, or so it seems. Regular faces seem to be making way for new ones who are soon turning into trusted aides of the chief. The growth of one of them Shiv Sena Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, Anil Desai is evident as he holds meetings in Delhi and Mumbai with BJP leaders.

But a few others in the party have also gained in stature. One such name is Vinayak Raut. He represents Shiv Sena in the Lok Sabha from the Konkan region. As per sources in the party, Raut has turned into Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray’s trusted aide, along with Desai. Thackeray is also taking the help of another party member, Anil Trivedi, whenever his personal assistant, Milind Narvekar, is absent.