Shiv Sena spokesperson Shaina N.C., who visited the city on Friday (August 21, 2026), said that the party led by Eknath Shinde wants to widen its presence across the country and has been actively working in Keralam since 1996.“The agenda will always be development. There are lots of serious questions [about Keralam] when it comes to law and order, when it comes to communal agenda. First, when it is a matter of belief, whether it is Sabarimala, if there is a theft, come out openly and be transparent. But the larger problem that Kerala faces today is drugs. You need to eradicate drugs from the base,” she said. Published - August 21, 2026 08:58 pm IST