State BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule made the announcement and asserted that Patel will withdraw his nomination papers on Monday evening, which is the last date for withdrawal.
Thackeray declared the list of 'shadow cabinet ministers' at the MNS' 14th foundation day celebrated here this afternoon.
'Nobody should take a position that's detrimental to national unity,' a statement quoted Athawale as saying.
The political impasse in the state continues after Assembly election results were announced on October 24, with victorious allies BJP and Shiv Sena bickering over chief minister's post.
The MNS is likely to put up candidates mostly in urban centres like Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Nashik and Pune and the campaign will be kicked off with a public rally here on October 5.
"Mark my words - another 'Pulwama-type' strike will be organised in the next two months, during the Lok Sabha elections, to divert peoples' attention from all problems to patriotism," he said, addressing the MNS' 13th anniversary celebrations.
Police had booked six persons, including Thackeray, in this connection
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