Mumbai, June 17 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Wednesday targeted the BJP over "Operation Tiger", alleging that the ruling party in the state is attempting to lure elected representatives because it could not win public support.

Speaking to ANI, Danve said, "They must be giving offers because, apart from money, what else do they have? They cannot face the public, and that is the reason they could not get elected. Now they are going after those who were elected. The party will have to take some action and should take legal steps."

Referring to the Legislative Council seats, Danve said the party had submitted a "completely correct letter" and questioned the decision regarding the elections.

"Of the 17 seats in the Legislative...