India, Aug. 10 -- The Shiv Sena (UBT) and Shiv Sena engaged in a sharp verbal duel on Saturday, a day after workers of both Sena factions clashed at the Worli Koliwada. The skirmish, involving hundreds of party workers, broke out as they assembled to greet their respective leaders, Aaditya Thackeray and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, who happened to arrive there simultaneously. Both leaders were there to participate in a Narali Poornima function of the Koli community.

The Sena camp alleged that Siddhesh Shinde, son of Sena (UBT) legislator Sunil Shinde, had assaulted local Sena leader Pooja Bariya, who was admitted to KEM Hospital. However, Thackeray ridiculed the allegation.

After the party workers clashed at the koliwada, police...