Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde condemned Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant for his "imported maal" remark against Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC. Terming Sawant's remark as "unfortunate", Shinde said, "Claiming to follow Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology, their actions reveal their true nature." He added, "If Balasaheb were alive, he would have strongly condemned and would have broken his mouth."