Kiren Rijiju, Govinda, and Shaina NC Visit Mumbadevi Temple
As the Maharashtra Assembly elections approach, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda, and Shiv Sena candidate Shaina NC visited the Mumbadevi Temple in Mumbai. They sought blessings for success in the upcoming polls.
Shaina NC’s Election Campaign
Shaina NC is contesting against the current Congress MLA, Amin Patel, in the Mumbadevi Assembly constituency. Kiren Rijiju expressed confidence in the Mahayuti alliance’s victory, stating, “We have come here to take the blessings of Devi (Mumbadevi). After seeing the atmosphere here, I can say that the Mahayuti alliance will get a clear majority.”
Govinda also expressed his support, saying, “I pray to Mumbadevi that our candidate Shaina NC wins the election from here.” Shaina NC emphasized her commitment to “work for the people.”
Controversy Surrounding Arvind Sawant’s Remarks
Recently, a comment by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant about Shaina NC caused controversy. While campaigning for Amin Patel, Sawant allegedly referred to Shaina as “imported maal,” suggesting that she was not suitable for the role. Sawant later apologized, claiming he was “deliberately targeted.” Shaina accused Amin Patel of laughing at the comment, but Patel stated that Sawant had apologized and Shaina accepted the clarification.
Upcoming Elections
The Maharashtra Assembly elections are scheduled for November 20, with results to be announced on November 23. In the previous elections, the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Congress secured varying numbers of seats, with the BJP leading in both 2014 and 2019.
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Kiren Rijiju -: Kiren Rijiju is a politician in India who is a Union Minister. A Union Minister is someone who helps run the country by being in charge of a specific area, like sports or education.
Govinda -: Govinda is a famous Bollywood actor known for his comedy and dance in movies. He is very popular in India and has acted in many films.
Shaina NC -: Shaina NC is a politician from the Shiv Sena party in India. She is contesting in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, which means she is trying to win a seat to help make decisions for the state of Maharashtra.
Mumbadevi Temple -: The Mumbadevi Temple is a famous Hindu temple in Mumbai, India. People visit it to pray and seek blessings, especially before important events like elections.
Maharashtra Assembly elections -: These are elections held in the state of Maharashtra, India, to choose leaders who will make decisions for the state. It’s like choosing a class monitor who helps manage the class.
Shiv Sena -: Shiv Sena is a political party in India, mainly active in the state of Maharashtra. Political parties are groups of people who have similar ideas about how to run the government.
Congress MLA Amin Patel -: Amin Patel is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Congress party. An MLA is someone elected to represent people in a specific area in the state government.
Arvind Sawant -: Arvind Sawant is a leader from the Shiv Sena (UBT) party. He recently made a comment about Shaina NC that was not nice, and he apologized for it.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India. They have been in power in many states and at the national level.