India, July 1 -- The rapprochement between the Thackeray cousins has led to a decision from a Shiv Sena (UBT) alliance partner. The Congress' Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala on Monday said that the party would have no truck with Raj Thackeray because of his stand against North Indians.

The issue was discussed at a meeting in New Delhi on Monday to discuss the party's stand for the upcoming local body elections. The meeting was chaired by Chennithala, and all senior leaders from the state Congress were present.

"The leaders voiced their concern over the growing bonhomie between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, following which Chennithala told them it was not in their hands, but if the Thackerays went in for an alliance, the Congress...