I reasoned with Uddhav a lot to not ally with Congress: Shinde

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde accused Uddhav Thackeray of dividing the Shiv Sena. Shinde said that "Balasaheb Thackeray used to say stay away from Congress" but Uddhav's personal interests led to an alliance with Congress. "I reasoned with (Uddhav a lot to not to form an alliance with Congress) but to get the CM's post he went with Congress," Shinde added.