Controversy Erupts Over Congress Leader’s Derogatory Post on Kangana Ranaut’s Political Debut
Social Media Sparks Outrage
A derogatory post by a Congress leader targeting actor Kangana Ranaut’s entry into politics has ignited a fresh controversy, drawing attention from the National Commission of Women, which demands action against the politician.
मेरे फेसबुक और इंस्टा के अकाउंट पर कई लोगों का एक्सेस है. इसमें से किसी व्यक्ति ने आज एक बेहद घृणित और आपत्तिजनक पोस्ट किया था.
मुझे जैसे ही इसकी जानकारी हुई मैंने वह पोस्ट हटा दिया. जो भी मुझे जानते हैं, वह यह अच्छी तरह से जानते हैं कि मैं किसी भी महिला के लिए व्यक्तिगत भोंडी… pic.twitter.com/CFDNXuxmo2
— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) March 25, 2024
The Social Media Exchange
The post, shared on the Instagram handle of Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate, came just weeks before the national elections, as Ranaut gears up for her political journey on a BJP ticket from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
Ranaut’s Response
Responding to Shrinate’s remarks, Ranaut emphasized the importance of respecting women’s dignity, highlighting her diverse roles and advocating for freedom from societal prejudices.
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
Clarification Amidst Backlash
Shrinate issued a video clarification, attributing the offensive post to a parody account, yet the controversy persisted as Ranaut shared further derogatory comments from another Congress leader.
Political Fallout and NCW’s Intervention
Union Minister Smriti Irani condemned the Congress’s behavior, while the National Commission for Women called for immediate action from the Election Commission against those involved.
NCW’s Stand
The National Commission for Women expressed dismay over the derogatory remarks, emphasizing the need to uphold the dignity of women in all spheres.
National Commission for Women is appalled by the disgraceful conduct of Ms. Supriya Shrinate and Mr. H.S. Ahir, who made lewd and derogatory remarks about @KanganaTeam on social media. Such behavior is intolerable and goes against the dignity of women. @sharmarekha has sent a…
— NCW (@NCWIndia) March 25, 2024
The situation continues to unfold amidst public scrutiny and demands for accountability, reflecting broader debates around gender and politics in India.
