Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on Friday described the Election Commission's decision to recognise his faction as the real Shiv Sena victory of truth and people.
Shinde told reporters that in a democracy, what matters is the numbers and he has them.
"This is victory of truth and people as well as blessings of Balasaheb Thackeray," Shinde said.
“I thank Election Commission. Majority counts in democracy,” Shinde said. “This is the victory of Balasaheb's legacy. Ours is the true Shiv Sena,” he added.
“We set up the government in Maharashtra (with BJP) last year keeping in mind thoughts of Balasaheb,” Shinde said.