Mumbai, Aug. 30 -- BJP leader Atul Bhatkhalkar today hit back at senior NCP leader and MP Supriya Sule after her criticism of the state government on various issues.

Taking a dig at Ms Sule, he said, "Only as many MLAs as can fit in a Toyota Innova car are now left in her party." He urged Ms Sule to focus on managing what remains of her party and serving the people.

"Our government is at the forefront of addressing the issues facing the state," Bhatkhalkar remarked.

On the hunger strike by Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil, Bhatkhalkar said the state government was in constant touch with him.

He pointed that the caste verification committee was functioning according to guidelines and directions issued by the Supreme Court...