Mumbai, Oct. 15 -- Yunus Shaikh, the father of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Mumbra corporator Sahar Shaikh, was at the centre of political speculation on Thursday, October 15, when local Marathi news reported he had joined Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. He has since cleared the air.

Speaking to the media, he dismissed the reports. "I have not joined the Shiv Sena. I am with AIMIM, and will work for Mumbra people's welfare," he said.

"I run a cable and internet business. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has offered me the president's position in the Akhil Bharatiya Cable organisation for the Kalwa-Mumbra area," he said.

Yunus Sheikh has been providing cable and internet services in Mumbai for the last four decades. "Even if ...