India, April 22 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said that Uddhav Thackeray was "very positive" about a potential reconciliation with his estranged cousin and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief, Raj Thackeray.

Raut said, as quoted by PTI, "There is no need for anyone to be in the discussion between the two (Uddhav and Raj). I know the feelings they have towards each other and also towards the family. Relations don't get severed because of politics. Uddhav is very positive (on rapprochement with Raj). His stand is very positive for the betterment of Maharashtra and Marathi manoos."

The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader also claimed that after the speculation surrounding the reunion began, several parties and people associated wi...