India, June 23 -- Amidst the ongoing political crisis in the Shiv Sena (UBT), a public exchange between the party MLA Bhaskar Jadhav and party secretary Milind Narvekar has sparked speculation of infighting within the party, though Jadhav on Monday dismissed any rift and said Narvekar was a close friend.

The controversy began on Friday during the party's anniversary programme at Shanmukhanand Hall. While speaking to a television channel, Jadhav was interrupted by repeated honking from a vehicle behind him. When told by the reporter that Milind Narvekar was seated in the car, Jadhav replied: "Who is Narvekar?"

The video soon went viral on social media. Narvekar later posted a message urging chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to complete th...