India, June 20 -- Speaking at the 60th foundation day of the Shiv Sena, deputy chief minister and Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Friday dared the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) to create any trouble for its six breakaway Lok Sabha MPs who wish to join his party.

"If you have the guts, do it. But our men will give a befitting reply and won't keep your legs intact," Shinde told the gathering at the NSE grounds.

Contrary to speculations, the six breakaway Sena (UBT) MPs who have reportedly submitted a letter to the Lok Sabha speaker seeking a merger with the Shinde-led Sena did not turn up at the programme.

The Sena chief was responding to comments by Sena (UBT) leaders that their party workers would make it difficult for the breakway ...