BJP on Monday finally opened up about the Eknath Shinde-led revolt in Shiv Sena, refusing to call that camp "rebels" and saying it was open to considering proposals on government formation from the faction.

"We do not consider anyone a rebel. If two-thirds of the MLAs are with Shinde, how can they be called rebels?" asked senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar, speaking after a meeting at Devendra Fadnavis' house.

So far, BJP had termed the Sena turmoil an internal matter of the party.

"Based on the Supreme Court order, whatever proposals (on govgovernment formation) come forward will be considered. BJP is closely watching the development and open to all options," he said.

(With inputs from agencies)