NCP has termed Shiv Sena as simply a paper tiger with mild approach of Bharatiya Janata Party, its allies allocation only one portfolio to MP, Anant Geete as Heavy Industries Ministry.
Political allies Bharatiya Janata Party , may be considered Shiv Sena worth one portfolio only criticised Nationalist Congress Party,NCP.
Shiv Sena, which is the second largest National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies with 18 MPs, had grievance over the allocation of the portfolio and has reportedly sought the ministry of significance and also more berths for the party which is an all-weather ally of BJP.