BJP leader's 'finish off Sena existence' remark sparks row

Mumbai: Shiv Sena ministers have warned of a befitting reply after BJP leader and Maharashtra forest minister Ganesh Naik's "we can finish off their existence" remark, allegedly aimed at deputy CM Eknath Shinde, sparked a sharp exchange between the ruling allies.

Naik made the comment on Sunday, saying that if BJP permits, "we can finish off their existence".

Reacting sharply, Shiv Sena leader and social justice minister Sanjay Shirsat said BJP was in power only because Shinde had revolted against the leadership of undivided Shiv Sena in 2022.


"He (Shinde) is not Navi Mumbai's hills or sand to get finished. We are the ones to stand with courage. Shinde cannot be under-estimated," Shirsat said in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar while targeting Naik.