Shiv Sena MP Prakash Paranjpe dead

Shiv Sena Member of Parliament Prakash Paranjpe died on Wednesday night following a prolonged illness. He was 61.

Paranjpe, who represented neighbouring Thane Lok Sabha constituency, had been battling with cancer for a long time.

His funeral will be held on Thursday, his family said.

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray has condoled his death.