The BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, headed by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, are the constituents of the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra.

Crasto claimed the BJP has sent out a clear message that it "does not need Shinde anymore".

Sena ministers, barring Shinde, skipped the weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday, apparently over the BJP inducting their party leaders and workers in parts of the state, intensifying the unease in the Mahayuti ahead of the local body polls.

A meeting between Fadnavis and Sena ministers led by Shinde later brought a truce.

Talking to reporters, Shinde said it was decided that the Mahayuti allies should refrain from inducting each other's leaders.