Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday dismissed the political impact of MLC Sachin Ahir's decision to align with the ruling Mahayuti alliance, alleging that the BJP's strategy of attracting Opposition leaders should be called "Operation Devendra" rather than "Operation Tiger", reported the PTI.

His remarks came hours after Ahir, a close associate of Aaditya Thackeray, filed his nomination for the post of Deputy Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council on behalf of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.