Former Shiv Sena Leader Joins BJP

Former Mumbai Mayor Hareshwar Patil, who had left Shiv Sena for Congress a few years ago, joins BJP. BJP's Mumbai chief Ashish Shelar was present to welcome Patil to the party fold. As a member of Shiv Sena, Patil had served as the Mayor and Chairman of Standing committee of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

"I decided to join BJP as the schemes undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi are of immense benefit to the common man. I will work hard to fulfil his commitments to the people," said Patil.