The Shiv Sena on Monday asked the BJP whether it needs its allies, while cautioning the party against losing sight of issues across the country during its march to rule from Panchayat to Parliament.

"While it is good and encouraging to think of the party's rule in every state, the BJP should clarify its policy towards 33 constituents of the NDA for which dinner was hosted (by Prime Minister Narendra Modi) recently. "Parties like Sena, Akali Dal and TDP are standing strong in their respective states. There should be clarity on whether our friendship is needed (by the BJP)," the Sena said in an editorial in party mouthpiece 'Saamana'.