India, Nov. 15 -- A bold attempt by a BJP-led union at Bandra's Taj Lands End, to steal members of the rival Shiv Sena (UBT)-led union, led to a massive protest outside the five-star hotel on Friday. Rising tempers were calmed only when the hotel management said they would hold a meeting with the Sena (UBT)-led Bhartiya Kamgar Sena (BKS) on Saturday.

Friday's protest was a reaction to an alleged attempt by the Akhil Bharatiya Kamgar Karmachari Sangh, a union affiliated to the BJP, to split the BKS and expand its influence in various sectors.

The Shiv Sena-led BKS has traditionally had a strong presence in five-star hotels, airports, hospitals and other establishments, which has helped the party control these business establishments in M...