Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
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Thane: 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.