Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated on Wednesday that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) had extended its willingness to engage in discussions with Prakash Ambedkar's Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) until the last minute and remains open to further dialogue despite Ambedkar's decision not to align with the opposition in Lok Sabha elections 2024 in Maharashtra, reported PTI. 

Reportedly, Raut told reporters that the Sena (UBT) had promised the VBA five seats, including Akola, and that he believed negotiations with Ambedkar's party could continue.