Congress has said that the intention of Bal Thackeray's daughter-in-law Smita to join the party reflected the growing disenchantment and disillusionment of every Indian with Shiv Sena. Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi, however, declined to comment on Smita joining the party, saying it is a decision to be taken by others in the party. Another AICC spokesperson Shakeel Ahmed said, If Maharashtra Congress agrees, then there is no problem in her joining the Congress. Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Hussain Dalwai said that 48-year-old Smita, a film producer and social worker, may soon join Congress. Smita is the estranged wife of Bal Thackeray's son Jaidev.