The current situation faced by the Shiv Sena requires a fightback that only hardcore and loyal Shiv Sainiks can accomplish, party chief Uddhav Thackeray said on Sunday. He was referring to the rebellion led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, as per the PTI.

Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray was addressing members of the Vahatuk Sena, the transport wing of the party, at his residence. Uddhav Thackeray said that he has received 11,000 new membership forms and affidavits from the Vahatuk Sena, according to the PTI.