<p>Thane: In a surprising political development, Prakash Mahajan, who has quit the Raj Thackeray-led MNS, joined the the Shiv Sena headed by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde.</p><p>Mahajan is the brother of late BJP stalwart and former minister Pramod Mahajan. </p><p>While joining Shiv Sena, Mahajan showered praises on Shinde, who was previously the chief minister.</p><p>“When caste tensions were flaring across Maharashtra, Shinde handled the situation with great skill. Through the Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Fund, Shinde quietly helped thousands of patients recover from serious illnesses without creating any publicity. This reflects his greatness. The people will not forget the work done by Shinde,” said Mahajan.</p><p>Mahajan further said that he joined the Shiv Sena because of his desire to work for Hindutva. </p><p>“Maharashtra has seen many chief ministers who just stayed at home and did not even contest the elections but Shinde proved to be an exception. He not only stood the test but also performed very well in it, Mahajan said, praising Shinde’s tenure as chief minister.</p>.'Regret having participated in a movement that vilified him': Prashant Bhushan on Manmohan Singh's death anniversary .<p>Speaking about upcoming municipal corporation elections, Shinde said that there will be a respectable alliance between Shiv Sena and BJP, and that its final shape will be given within one or two days. </p><p>He added that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has given clear instructions that the alliance must happen and is personally reviewing each municipal corporation. Shiv Sena and BJP share an ideological alliance. </p><p>“The NDA is in power at the Centre, and the Maha Yuti government is ruling Maharashtra. Shiv Sena is carrying forward Balasaheb Thackeray’s ideology. Taking a dig at the Uddhav Thackeray–MNS alliance,” Shinde said that some people are forming alliances for selfish interests, power, and political survival. </p><p>For the upcoming municipal elections, the Maha Yuti will approach the people with Balasaheb’s ideology and a development agenda, and will win by a massive margin, Shinde expressed confidence. He said that Mahajan is known for his calm and precise speech, and expressed confidence that Mahajan’s entry will strengthen the Shiv Sena.</p>
<p>Thane: In a surprising political development, Prakash Mahajan, who has quit the Raj Thackeray-led MNS, joined the the Shiv Sena headed by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde.</p><p>Mahajan is the brother of late BJP stalwart and former minister Pramod Mahajan. </p><p>While joining Shiv Sena, Mahajan showered praises on Shinde, who was previously the chief minister.</p><p>“When caste tensions were flaring across Maharashtra, Shinde handled the situation with great skill. Through the Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Fund, Shinde quietly helped thousands of patients recover from serious illnesses without creating any publicity. This reflects his greatness. The people will not forget the work done by Shinde,” said Mahajan.</p><p>Mahajan further said that he joined the Shiv Sena because of his desire to work for Hindutva. </p><p>“Maharashtra has seen many chief ministers who just stayed at home and did not even contest the elections but Shinde proved to be an exception. He not only stood the test but also performed very well in it, Mahajan said, praising Shinde’s tenure as chief minister.</p>.'Regret having participated in a movement that vilified him': Prashant Bhushan on Manmohan Singh's death anniversary .<p>Speaking about upcoming municipal corporation elections, Shinde said that there will be a respectable alliance between Shiv Sena and BJP, and that its final shape will be given within one or two days. </p><p>He added that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has given clear instructions that the alliance must happen and is personally reviewing each municipal corporation. Shiv Sena and BJP share an ideological alliance. </p><p>“The NDA is in power at the Centre, and the Maha Yuti government is ruling Maharashtra. Shiv Sena is carrying forward Balasaheb Thackeray’s ideology. Taking a dig at the Uddhav Thackeray–MNS alliance,” Shinde said that some people are forming alliances for selfish interests, power, and political survival. </p><p>For the upcoming municipal elections, the Maha Yuti will approach the people with Balasaheb’s ideology and a development agenda, and will win by a massive margin, Shinde expressed confidence. He said that Mahajan is known for his calm and precise speech, and expressed confidence that Mahajan’s entry will strengthen the Shiv Sena.</p>