Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Wednesday addressed a large rally in Yavatmal as part of the run-up to the upcoming Maharashtra local body elections. Pics/Eknath Shinde`s office

Seven former councillors of the Shiv Sena (UBT) from Yavatmal in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra have joined the ruling bloc ally Shiv Sena headed by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who said their induction reflects growing popularity of his party. Pics/Eknath Shinde`s office