Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that his meeting with BJP’s Chief Whip Ashish Sheler was cordial. He said, “I've met Ashish at social gatherings. Maharashtra's politics is not like India & Pak. Despite political differences, we're cordial. People who don't like me are spreading rumours ahead of tomorrow's Assembly Monsson Session”. A meeting between Sanjay Raut and Ashish Shelar ahead of Assembly session sparked controversy.