The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has proposed a 'split term' formula, demanding the Mumbai Mayor's position for the first 2.5 years of the five-year term. The party is reportedly keen on holding the civic office to coincide with the birth centenary year of Balasaheb Thackeray.

Reports: Eknath Shinde Seeks Mayor's Post For 2.5 Years For His Party

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena head Raj Thackeray on Friday (Feb 9) released a statement demanding Bharat Ratna for Bal Thackeray, founder of Shiv Sena, who passed away in the year 2012.

India: Raj Thackeray demands Bharat Ratna for Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray said that the Aarey issue was not just a tussle between his party and the BJP but a fight for the environment. "It is not between the BJP and Shiv Sena, it is a tussle between humans and the environment.

Aarey issue not Sena-BJP tussle, it's humans vs environment: Aditya Thackeray

The film's script has been written by Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut

Confirmed: Nawazuddin Siddiqui will play Bal Thackeray in biopic, first look released