BJP candidate from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, Kangana Ranaut, during her poll campaign speech on Friday (March 29) hit out at the Congress party and its spokesperson for "asking the rate card of girls in Mandi."
An instagram post by Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate with Kangana's image and controversial caption asking, "So what's the rate in Mandi these days?" had caused a widespread outrage in political circles after the actress-turned-politician was nominated by the BJP from Mandi.
Kangana hits out at Rahul Gandhi
The BJP Mandi candidate also hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and alleged that Rahul had insulted Hindus with his "Shakti" remark.
"Mandi insulted by Cong's comments"
Kangana also said that Mandi was a pious land and that the comments by Congress leaders showed that they were not happy with her nomination. She also alleged that Congress had launched its "sinister politics" against her.
"Can't expect anything better from Congress"
The actor-politician then said that the derogatory words used by Congress spokesperson would unsettle anyone.
Kangana further attacked Congress and said that nothing better could be expected from the Congress party.
Mandi voting date
The Mandi Lok Sabha constituency has turned into a high-profile seat and political observers and the media is keenly observing Kangana's foray into electoral politics.
True to her image, Kangana's poll campaigning has turned out to be an extension of her well-known public stand. Combining the message of "Mandi ki beti" and nationalism, Kangana is trying to strike a chord with the voters in Mandi.
Watch: "Don't think that Kangana is a heroine, that she is a star. Consider Kangana your sister, your daughter. Everyone is my family."
