NCP (SP) leader Eknath Khadse has dismissed speculation about rejoining the BJP, saying he will remain with Sharad Pawar till the end. Khadse confirmed visiting Delhi and claimed Amit Shah had invited him to return, but said he is no longer interested in switching parties

In an editorial published in its party mouthpiece “Saamana”, the Thackeray-led party criticised the BJP leadership while reacting to Fadnavis’ recent statement that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) structure in Maharashtra would remain unchanged and no new parties would join the alliance