In a major political development ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election on November 20, former BJP spokesperson Shaina NC has joined the Shiv Sena. She will represent the Mumbadevi constituency as part of the alliance led by Eknath Shinde’s faction of Shiv Sena, which includes the BJP and Ajit Pawar’s faction of the NCP. Shaina filed her nomination today, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and NCP leader Ajit Pawar for the opportunity.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Shaina NC stated, “I would like to thank our hon prime minister @narendramodi ji, our dynamic chief minister @mieknathshinde ji, dy cm @Dev_Fadnavis ji, and @AjitPawarSpeaks. Our Mahayuti leadership has given me an opportunity to serve the people of Mumbadevi for the assembly elections.”
Shaina NC officially joined the Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the presence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other senior party leaders. In an interview with ANI, she highlighted her longstanding connection to South Mumbai and discussed the challenges faced by the people in the region. “I have been living in South Mumbai all my life, and I realize the challenges citizens here face, whether it is cluster development, local hygiene, or open spaces. I am committed to the people of Mumbai,” she said.
Shaina emphasized her commitment to being accessible and responsive to her constituents. “I don’t want to just be an MLA; I want to be their voice,” she asserted, adding that she believes in an approach combining administrative efforts, legislative initiatives, and citizen involvement. She also assured her future voters that she would remain approachable and would personally address their concerns.
The Mumbadevi constituency, located in the Mumbai Lok Sabha seat, has been represented by Congress leader Amin Patel since 2009. With Shaina’s candidacy, the Mahayuti alliance hopes to strengthen its foothold in Mumbai’s key electoral regions.
Initially, there were discussions about Shaina possibly contesting from Worli; however, the alliance decided to field her in Mumbadevi. The Worli seat, known for its political significance, will now see Milind Deora, a former Congress leader, contesting against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, son of former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
The alliance, known as the Mahayuti, brings together the BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction in a concerted effort to secure Maharashtra’s political future. As the election approaches, the Mahayuti coalition is focusing on offering strong candidates and consolidated resources across various constituencies to regain influence and authority in the state.
Shaina’s candidacy represents the Mahayuti’s commitment to presenting experienced and rooted leaders in Mumbai's urban constituencies.
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