After Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Sachin Ahir joined Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Shiv Sena (UBT) Aaditya Thackeray said, "Ahir's move would not dent the party's strength in its traditional strongholds of Worli and Shivdi." "This is not Operation Tiger but Operation Devendra Fadnavis. Those who know it, know it," Aaditya added. Ahir is reportedly considered a close aide of Aaditya.