While speaking to media in Mumbai on October 13, Shiv Sena’s veteran leader Sanjay Raut spoke on matter if his party will fight Bihar elections in alliance with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Raut said, “Shiv Sena will contest 40-50 seats, there is no talk about alliance with anyone till now. I will go to Patna next week.” “Local parties including that of Pappu Yadav want to talk to us,” Shiv Sena leader added.
