Union Minister Ramdas Athawale offered to play the role of a mediator between Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, saying that he could try to bring the two leaders together permanently in the future.

While briefing the media on Friday, the Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief said that the three leaders shared the stage. Athawale said that they had come together for the occasion, pointing out that political leaders often share the stage at weddings and other social functions.