To now earn brownie points over the voters, despite being in government, Shiv Sena is seen opposing its ally which is the major ruling partner in the government. Following the threats on pulling out from the government, the Shiv Sena has now organised protest rallies to oppose its partner in the state government over price rise. Sena claimed that the government had promised to curb within three months of its coming to power but has not done it even after three years. Immediately replying to Sena's protests, party president who is known to be close to Party's central leadership said this was backstabbing.

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