The BJP is upset with Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat’s family visit. Shirsat met Abhijit Dipke’s parents and promised security cover for their son. BJP leaders expressed displeasure, stating this indicated support for Dipke’s actions. Shinde reportedly reprimanded Shirsat during a state cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Shirsat denied any cabinet reshuffle was currently planned.