On Sunday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray stated that his party is a member of the INDIA bloc but will steadfastly maintain its distinctive identity for which it is renowned. The Sena (UBT) chief was addressing a rally in Jalgaon where he unveiled the statues of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel .