Yavatmal, June 23 -- Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmukh, who joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, on Tuesday claimed that 50 corporators have contacted him, expressing a desire to switch parties.

Speaking to ANI, Yavatmal-Washim MP Sanjay Deshmukh denied Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut's "Rs 85 crore" claim and pressure from central agencies as the reasons behind switching to the ruling camp. He claimed that several projects in the constituency were halted due to a lack of funds.

"NDA doesn't need MPs right now. They have the numbers. We joined them for development works. After I joined Eknath Shinde's party, 50 corporators of Washim and Yavatmal contacted me and expressed their desire to join the party. This is a strong wind;...