Shiv Sena today said talks with BJP over joining the new Maharashtra government are proceeding in the "right direction" and a final decision will be taken before the inaugural session of the state Assembly starts on November 10.

A three-day session of the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly will commence on November 10 and, after the MLAs have taken oath, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will seek a vote of confidence in his government on November 12.