Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant on Friday claimed that many leaders from the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) were in touch with the Shiv Sena and would be inducted into the rival fold in phases, reported news agency PTI.

Samant said people have realised that the party led by Deputy Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde is the real Shiv Sena, which is taking forward the ideals of founder Bal Thackeray.