Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 5 (ANI): Shiv Sena appointed Shaina NC as its national spokesperson on Monday, the ruling party said in a release.

In a post on X, Shaina NC thanked the people of Mumbaidevi for their support.

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https://x.com/ShainaNC/status/1860545597260091443

"I thank the people of Mumbadevi for their support by giving me 40,146 votes, the highest ever a Shiv Sena- BJP candidate has got in the assembly election in Mumbadevi. I will always be at the forefront of raising people's issues and working for the Viksit Mumbai," She said.

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https://x.com/Shivsenaofc/status/1952402766925803688

Shiv Sena posted on X, "with the blessings of Dharmaveer Guruvarya Anand Dighe Saheb, and by the order of Shiv Sena Chief Leader and Deputy Chief Minister Hon. Shri. Eknathji Shinde Saheb, Smt. Shaina N.C. is being appointed as the 'National Spokesperson of the Shiv Sena Party.' Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes from the Shiv Sena Party!"

Shaina NC, formerly a BJP spokesperson, joined the Shiv Sena after the Eknath Shinde-led faction nominated her from the Mumbadevi constituency. (ANI)

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