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MUMBAI: Shiv Sena is unlikely to support the BJP-led government in Maharashtra and party chief Uddav Thackeray asked his leaders not to attend Devendra Fadnavis's oath ceremony on Friday, TV channels reported.Reacting to Thursday's development, BJP general secretary Rajiv Pratap Rudy said, "it seems unlikely that any Shiv Sena minister will be sworn in on Friday. Talks with Sena are on in an amicable atmosphere for a possible tie-up in Maharashtra but there has been no outcome yet."Maintaining that BJP was looking forward to a decision soon, he said, "This may not happen tomorrow."Rudy said BJP has accepted NCP's offer of outside support in the larger interest of development of Maharashtra."Any political group, formation or individual ready to extend unconditional support to the BJP government in the larger interest of development of Maharashtra will certainly be welcome without reservations," he said.Asked if the party had submitted any written communication about NCP's support while staking claim to form government, he said, "We have not given any written submission. We have just staked claim for the formation of government as the single largest party."