Gadkari had last month attended the ground-breaking ceremony of Goda Park, which is said to be the dream project of Raj Thackeray, in Nashik where MNS is at helm with the support of BJP.
Adding credence to the speculations, Athawale said “we would welcome Raj Thackeray if he joins the Maha-yuti”.
Interestingly, Athawale had in the past steadfastly opposed entry of MNS in NDA-fold.
The ‘Mahayuti' comprises five opposition parties, including Raju Shetti's Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana and Mahadeo Jankar's RSP, besides BJP, Shiv Sena and RPI
