What's wrong with what Shiv Sena has done? There are many incidences of regional spirit and when any other regional party does it, media has appreciated ! In the past, TDP has supported Narasinh Rao during 1991 Lok Sabha election, Bengalis have supported Ganguly, and many more incidences. So, what's wrong if Shiv Sena supports Marathi person for presidential post? BJP should not claim bakstabbing :) Shiv Sena is the only alliance party in NDA which did not bring BJP into trouble during NDA ruling period at center. BJP in Maharashtra got stronger due to Sena support. Before 1990's and even today, BJP does not have courage to fight "gundas" of congress. Shiv Sena found itself into trouble when Narayan Rane and Raj left the party. And BJP did not help Sena at that time ! Sena itself is a separate political party and Sena can't always go with BJP .. otherwise, why should there be 2 different parties?