Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief Dr Ramdas Athawale shared his views on Bharatiya Janata Party joining hands with Shiv Sena in near future. Athawale shared his views with ANI on June 14. He said “BJP may form government in Maharashtra if Shiv Sena supports them. If Uddhav Thackeray wants to fulfil Balasaheb’s dream then he should form an alliance with BJP”. Athawale also added, “This step can be good for the future of Maharashtra”.