1. BJP escalates criticism of Congress over Instagram post targeting Kangana Ranaut.
2. Congress spokesperson’s post draws BJP’s ire amid Kangana Ranaut’s political entry.
3. Supriya Shrinate’s Instagram comment on Kangana Ranaut triggers BJP’s backlash against Congress.
New Delhi, March 26: The BJP intensified its criticism of the Congress following a controversial post made by Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate on Instagram targeting actor Kangana Ranaut, who is contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, on the BJP ticket.
Dear Supriya ji
In the last 20 years of my career as an artist I have played all kinds of women. From a naive girl in Queen to a seductive spy in Dhaakad, from a goddess in Manikarnika to a demon in Chandramukhi, from a prostitute in Rajjo to a revolutionary leader in Thalaivii.… pic.twitter.com/GJbhJTQAzW— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) March 25, 2024
The post, featuring a picture of Ranaut, asked about the current market rate in Mandi, which was later clarified by Shrinate as being made by someone else with access to her accounts. The post was deemed inappropriate and has since been deleted.
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This initiation into politics by fire @KanganaTeam is not a reflection on who you are but on what they have done & are capable of continuing to do for they can’t fathom how to deal with women of steel. March onto victory . Vijayi Bhav! https://t.co/FbuHu0xTnZ
— Smriti Z Irani (Modi Ka Parivar) (@smritiirani) March 25, 2024
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla highlighted the irony of the situation, referencing Congress’s slogan “Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti Hoon” (I am a girl, I can fight), given by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls. Poonawalla accused Shrinate of insulting “Nari Shakti” (women power) and demanded action from the Election Commission.
Few unanswered questions on Supriya’s so called clarification
1) How come Gujarat Congress leader, Supriya, Mrinal Pande (Cong ecosystem) & hundreds of others posted same line of attack on Kangana at same time period? Sanyog?
2)How come Supriya did not realise for a long time… https://t.co/h1bYX5PmsU
— Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) March 26, 2024
Manoj Tiwari, BJP MP from Northeast Delhi, emphasized the difference between real and reel life, expressing surprise at the Congress’s perspective on women and artists. Tiwari reiterated BJP’s respect for artists and women in India.
देव भूमि हिमाचल की बेटी कंगना रनौत के ख़िलाफ़ कांग्रेस की महिला नेत्री के द्वारा की गई टिप्पणी अत्यंत दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है।कंगना रनौत छोटी काशी कहे जाने वाली मण्डी की बेटी है।उन्होंने फ़िल्म जगत में हिमाचल और मण्डी का नाम रोशन किया है। उनके ख़िलाफ़ इस तरह की टिप्पणी क़तई बर्दाश्त…
— Jairam Thakur (मोदी का परिवार) (@jairamthakurbjp) March 25, 2024
Shaina NC, another BJP spokesperson, advocated for breaking stereotypes, asserting that women from various professions, including the film and fashion industries, should be able to participate in active public life.
She defended Kangana Ranaut’s decision to join the BJP, attributing it to her desire to contribute positively to the country.
The BJP’s response underscores its commitment to defending Ranaut and combating stereotypes against women in public life.
