The event was also attended by Member of Parliament Naresh Mhaske

Former Mayor Meenakshi Shinde, and Shiv Sena Secretary Ram Repale were also present during the induction of political leaders and workers

Several office-bearers from Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS in Pune joined the Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena

Among those who joined Shiv Sena includes Vaibhav Wagh from the Vande Mataram organisation, known for his active role in social work in Pune

With this induction, Shiv Sena has gained significant strength in Pune, the Shiv Sena said in an official statement on Friday