Mumbai: The Shiv Sena has decided to serve as the opposition in Maharashtra and not join the minority government led by BJP Devendra Fadnavis, according to reports.

According to reports, Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray has written to the Secretary of the State Assembly to report that his party will sit in the opposition and candidate's opposition leader Eknath Shinde.

Earlier on Monday, Shiv Sena legislators occupied the opposition benches as the special session of three-day meeting began here Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seek a confidence vote as provided by the governor when he stakes claim to form the government.

Members Seine Pheta wearing saffron (head) came to the Legislature in a group and occupied the banks for the opposition, where the seating arrangement in accordance with the rules for the second largest party was held at the house 288-member.