Shaina NC Joins Shiv Sena to Contest Mumbadevi Seat
Shaina NC, a former BJP spokesperson, has filed her nomination to contest from the Mumbadevi constituency in Mumbai. She recently joined Shiv Sena after resigning from the Bharatiya Janata Party. Shaina describes Mumbai as her ‘Karmabhoomi’ and ‘Janmabhoomi’.
Shaina will be running against Congress’ Amin Patel, who has held the seat since 2009. She criticized Patel for the lack of progress in the constituency, urging voters to elect a ‘netri’ (female leader) this time.
Shiv Sena announced Shaina’s candidacy as part of their list of 15 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. The elections are set for November 20, with results to be declared on November 23.
In previous elections, the BJP and Shiv Sena have been strong contenders, with the BJP winning 105 seats and Shiv Sena 56 in 2019. The Congress secured 44 seats in the same year.
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Shaina NC -: Shaina NC is a politician in India who was previously a spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She is now contesting elections as a member of the Shiv Sena party.
Shiv Sena -: Shiv Sena is a political party in India, mainly active in the state of Maharashtra. It was founded by Bal Thackeray and is known for its regional and nationalist ideologies.
Mumbadevi Seat -: The Mumbadevi seat is a legislative assembly constituency in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is named after the Mumbadevi Temple, which is an important cultural and religious site in the city.
Amin Patel -: Amin Patel is a politician from the Congress party in India. He has been representing the Mumbadevi constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly since 2009.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the two major political parties in India. It is known for its right-wing policies and is currently one of the leading parties in the country.
Maharashtra Assembly elections -: These are elections held to choose representatives for the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, which is the law-making body for the state of Maharashtra in India. The elections decide who will govern the state.
