Ex-MNS leader Prakash Mahajan joins Shiv Sena

Thane, Dec 26 (PTI) Former Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Prakash Mahajan on Friday joined Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, barely two weeks before the municipal corporation polls in the state.

Mahajan, the brother of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, had been associated with Raj Thackeray-led MNS since its formation in 2006, but quit the party earlier this year due to differences with its leadership.

Speaking to reporters, Shinde said Mahajan will be a Shiv Sena spokesperson and contribute to building the organisation.

Elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra will be held on January 15, and votes will be counted the next day. PTI PR ARU