Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) remains part of the alliance and will abide by its principles, while questioning whether Minister Govind Gaude has the authority to make statements on alliance-related issues.

Dhavalikar said the BJP has its Core Committee and Executive Committee, which are the appropriate forums to discuss and decide matters concerning the alliance. He maintained that such issues should be addressed through the established leadership channels.

On the question of his son Mithil Dhavalikar contesting the upcoming Assembly election, Sudin said he would ensure that Mithil gets the election ticket from Madkai if he wishes to contest from the constituency.

“If he wishes to contest from another constituency, we will consider the matter at that time,” Dhavalikar said, leaving the option open for Mithil to contest elsewhere.