The Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece, Saamana, published an editorial criticizing the Congress party for its handling of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, particularly during the Rajya Sabha elections and upcoming legislative council polls. The editorial described Congress's approach as 'narrow-minded' and called for a more respectful relationship with regional allies. It highlighted ongoing tensions regarding seat-sharing, noting that the state Congress unit, led by Harshwardhan Sapkal, is dissatisfied with its representation despite being a key player in the alliance. Saamana praised Sapkal's leadership but warned that relying solely on legislative positions would require a reevaluation of Congress's ambitions. The editorial also criticized Congress for previously conceding the speaker's post in the MVA government without consulting allies, which it claimed weakened the coalition and contributed to its downfall. In response, Congress leader Sachin Sawant suggested that Shiv Sena (UBT) should reflect on its own actions before blaming others for the alliance's challenges.