Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:19pm on 03 May 2024,Friday Politics
Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam, expelled for "anti-party activities," joins Shiv Sena in Mumbai, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Nirupam, a former Mumbai MP, returns to Shiv Sena after 19 years, welcomed by Shinde as deputy leader and spokesperson. He began his political career with Shiv Sena, later joining Congress in 2005. Nirupam's entry aims to strengthen Shiv Sena's position in Mumbai-Thane region and rally North Indian voters. His opposition to Maha Vikas Aghadi led to Congress expulsion. Shinde praises Nirupam's past contributions to Shiv Sena and national politics.
