Shiv Sena has decided not to contest the West Bengal Assembly elections, announced Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday, wishing the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee a roaring success for the upcoming polls.

Taking to Twitter, Sanjay Raut said that a lot of people are curious to know whether Shiv Sena will content the West Bengal polls, adding that after discussions with Party President Uddhav Thackeray, the party decided not to contest the election which appears to be a ‘Didi vs All’ fight this time.

"A lot of people are curious to know whether Shiv Sena is contesting West Bengal Polls or not? So here's the update after discussions with Party President Uddhav Ji Thackeray. Looking at the present scenario, it appears like a 'Didi Vs All' fight. All 'M's - Money, Muscle, and Media are being used against 'Mamata Didi. Hence, Shivsena has decided not to contest West Bengal polls and stand in solidarity with her. We wish Mamata Didi a 'roaring' success, 'cos we believe She is the real Bengal Tigress !!," Raut posted a picture containing the text on Twitter.

West Bengal is likely to witness a triangular contest this time with TMC, Congress-Left alliance, and the BJP in the fray.

The West Bengal election will be held in eight phases from March 27 to April 29 and the results will be declared on May 2.

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