A section of the MNS has blamed alliance partner Shiv Sena (UBT) for the party’s poor performance in the recently held BMC elections. However, MNS chief Raj Thackeray has rejected the charge and asked party workers to stop making excuses and instead introspect on their own preparedness.

Raj held a closed-door meeting with senior party leaders and select workers at the MIG Club in Bandra on Monday. According to party insiders, several office-bearers complained that Shiv Sena (UBT) workers did not campaign as expected.