Asked about the possibility of the NCP supporting the Sena to form the govt, Pawar said, "This is not the option before us. The people have asked us to sit in the opposition. We have accepted that mandate." The Shiv Sena is pitching for equal sharing of power and has demanded a written assurance on it from the BJP.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/forming-next-govt-in-maharashtra-not-an-option-for-ncp-sharad-pawar/articleshow/71774921.cms