Mumbai, April 30 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant on Thursday said that party chief Uddhav Thackeray will continue to lead the organisation, while the decision to field Ambadas Danve for the MLC elections reflects the party's internal structure and respect for leadership roles.

Speaking to reporters, Sawant said Thackeray's position as party chief remains unchanged and his role is to guide the organisation at a broader level.

"He is the party chief, so he should remain that. Why contest in the Legislative Council? He is our respect.... and the head of the party," Sawant said.

He further added that the party chief's responsibilities are not limited to legislative participation. "So, what should the head do by coming here?" he said. ...