{
  "id": 2397466,
  "title": "Shiv Sena for nationwide expansion: Shaina NC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/shiv-sena-for-nationwide-expansion-shaina-nc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T15:28:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/shiv-sena-for-nationwide-expansion-shaina-nc/article71374124.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shiv Sena spokesperson Shaina N.C. recently visited the city, expressing the party's ambition to expand its reach nationwide. Led by Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena has been actively engaging in Kerala since 1996. N.C. emphasized that the party's primary focus remains on development. When discussing law and order or communal issues in Kerala, she highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability, particularly in matters of belief like Sabarimala or instances of theft. However, she pointed out the pressing issue of drug abuse as the larger challenge facing Kerala today, calling for its eradication from its roots.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Shiv Sena aims to expand nationwide.",
    "Led by Eknath Shinde, party active in Kerala since 1996.",
    "Drug abuse identified as primary challenge in Kerala."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}