<p>Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said on Saturday that Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's decision to ask the BJP to indicate its willingness to form the government was a welcome step.</p>.<p>The decision follows laid-down procedure and the Shiv Sena welcomes it, Raut told PTI.</p>.<p>"At least the government has begun the process of exploring for government formation. The BJP is the single largest party and the rightful claimant to form government first," Raut said.</p>.<p>Governor Koshyari on Saturday evening asked the BJP to "indicate willingness and ability" to form government.</p>.<p>The BJP won 105 seats in the October 21 elections, while the majority mark in the 288-member Assembly is 145. The Sena, its ally, won 56 seats, but the two parties are bickering over the chief minister's post.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, senior Sena leaders visited the resort in Malad where party MLAs have been staying and held discussions, party sources said.</p>
<p>Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said on Saturday that Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's decision to ask the BJP to indicate its willingness to form the government was a welcome step.</p>.<p>The decision follows laid-down procedure and the Shiv Sena welcomes it, Raut told PTI.</p>.<p>"At least the government has begun the process of exploring for government formation. The BJP is the single largest party and the rightful claimant to form government first," Raut said.</p>.<p>Governor Koshyari on Saturday evening asked the BJP to "indicate willingness and ability" to form government.</p>.<p>The BJP won 105 seats in the October 21 elections, while the majority mark in the 288-member Assembly is 145. The Sena, its ally, won 56 seats, but the two parties are bickering over the chief minister's post.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, senior Sena leaders visited the resort in Malad where party MLAs have been staying and held discussions, party sources said.</p>