Certain characteristics make Shiv Sena men differ from members of other political parties they are not known for self-control and for hiding their traits.

Their aggressive nature and inability to deal with political discomfiture alienates them from others. Therefore, it has become interesting to watch Narayan Rane and Chhagan Bhujbal, both former Shiv Sainiks, responding to the agony and unhappiness they are passing through at present.