Shivsena that declares war against its ally BJP in Maharashtra, finally seems has cooled down and withdraws its candidate Vijay Auti from the Assembly Speaker race. Congress party also dropped from the race. So, Haribahu Bagde of ruling BJP government has been unanimously elected as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker. So, BJP expects, Shivsena will support its government when it seeks vote of confidence of the house a short while from now.

 

Whether, Shivsena extends its support to Devendra Fadnavis lead BJP government or not, it has the backing of Congress ally NCP and ten independents. So, BJP can easily cross the magic figure of 144 out of 287 members in the house. If, Shivsena sticks to its stand, then one day or the other day it many of its MLAs jump into ruling BJP government to enjoy the power. So, Shivsena may not afford to sit in the opposition benches. It may extend its support to BJP and join its government.