The Shiv Sena is back with its demand – that of equal sharing of power in the government, including a 50:50 formula for the chief minister's post. Immediately after the 2019 Assembly poll results, a section of Shiv Sena leaders claimed that theirs was not a younger-brother-to-the-BJP party. In fact, a leader close to Matoshree claimed that the saffron parties were like twins and should now have equal share in the state.

"The BJP numbers have declined. So is the case with Sena. But with changing political dynamics, the BJP should agree to a 50: 50 formula for the CM's post," the leader told mid-day. Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray at a press conference too hinted at the same. "I also have to run and expand my party. Before proceeding with further talks on the formation of the government, the formula as decided before inking poll pact should now be implemented," he reminded its ally.