India, Oct. 13 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey has resigned, citing differences with the party's current political direction and voicing concern over its "departure" from the core ideology of Hindutva.

Dubey, known to be a close aide of Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray and the party's north Indian face, also slammed the organisation's approach to several national and Maharashtra-related issues.

The leader said he was unwilling to compromise on the ideological principles that guided his political journey.

Bal Thackeray's Shiv Sena was built around Hindutva, which created a distinct political journey, Dubey told reporters after resigning on Monday.

"Shiv Sena's historical identity has been associated with Hindutva, Marathi p...