Mumbai, Nov 11 (PTI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said the Shiv Sena will always stand firmly behind its grassroots workers.

Several leaders and members belonging to political parties, social organisations and communities joined the party at his official Muktagiri residence in Mumbai.

Those who joined the ruling Sena included former NCP (SP) MLA Sudhakar Bhalerao, representatives of the Koli community from Worli Koliwada in Mumbai, and local leaders from Latur, Beed, Pune, Baramati, Shrirampur, Deolali, Ulhasnagar, Sangli, Tasgaon, Kolhapur and Chandgad.

Among others inducted were Maharashtra Brahmin Sabha (Pune) president Mayuresh Argade, Datta Desai of the Maratha Swayamsevak Sangh, Kisan Congress leader Sangram Chavan, Shabari Mata Sanghatana president L

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