'Missing' Mhaske reappears, denies side-switching rumour

Newly-elected Sena (UBT) corporator Dr Sarita Mhaske, who was said to be missing and rumoured to join Shinde Sena, reappeared late on Wednesday night.

- FPJ Political Bureau

She firmly denied reports of switching allegiance, clarifying that she was on a visit to Tuljapur temple and that the party seniors had asked her to keep her phone switched off. The rumours gained momentum after Mhaske remained absent during the party’s group registration process. Late on Wednesday night, Mhaske reestablished contact with the party leadership and met senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Milind Narvekar. She later accompanied him to Konkan Bhavan, where she formally completed the party’s group registration process.