Prakash Mahajan, brother of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, was today appointed chief organiser of Mahar-ashtra Navnirman Sena, the party floated by Raj Thackeray.
 
"Prakash met me during my tour of Marathwada region earlier this year and expressed his desire to work with me. And since then he has been with me," Raj told reporters at suburban Bandra here today.
 
Raj said he had spoken to late Pramod Mahajan in this regard and the latter had said, "Don't go by the white hair on his (Prakash's) head, he is my younger brother" and had approved Prakash's joining the MNS.
 
Asked if the appointment of Prakash Mahajan as chief organiser was attempt to carry on Pramod Mahajan's legacy, Raj replied in the negative.

 
 

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First Published: Jun 16 2006 | 12:00 AM IST

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