NEW DELHI: Amid her Lok Sabha candidacy on a BJP ticket from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut’s previous comment labelling Congress candidate and fellow actress Urmila Matondkar as a ”comfortable porn star” in 2020 has resurfaced, igniting a fierce debate on social media platforms. This previous controversy coincides with Ranaut’s latest advocacy for ladies’s dignity, triggered by an alleged derogatory submit concentrating on her by Congress chief Supriya Shrinate. This entire episode highlights Kangana Ranaut’s use of derogatory language in public discourse in previous.
Sparks Fly Amidst Political Campaign
Controversy ensued when a derogatory submit, containing sexual overtones and insults, emerged on Congress nationwide spokesperson Supriya Shrinate’s Instagram account shortly after the BJP introduced Kangana’s identify as its candidate for the Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh. The submit featured a scantily-clad picture of Kangana Ranaut alongside a caption dripping with offence.
Kangana’s Defiance And BJP’s Response
Responding to the offensive submit, Kangana Ranaut took a agency stance in opposition to the weaponization of intercourse staff’ struggles for insult functions. She emphasised the significance of upholding each girl’s dignity, regardless of Shrinate’s subsequent deletion of the submit and claims of hacking. The BJP launched a vigorous counterattack, accusing Shrinate of perpetuating the circulation of deleted screenshots.
Unearthing Past Controversy
The controversy deepened as netizens unearthed a 2020 interview the place Kangana had aimed comparable disparaging remarks at Urmila Matondkar, who had ventured into politics. In that interview, Kangana questioned Urmila’s appearing credentials and branded her as a “soft porn star,” drawing parallels between their political aspirations.
Kangana’s Criticism By Bollywood Brigade
Urmila Matondkar, who contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on a Congress ticket earlier than becoming a member of Shiv Sena in 2020, retaliated in opposition to Kangana’s remarks. Veteran actor Jaya Bachchan additionally criticized Kangana for her disrespectful feedback. Bollywood personalities together with Swara Bhasker, Anubhav Sinha, and Farah Khan Ali rallied behind Urmila, condemning Kangana’s comment.
Call For Action
In mild of the Kangana-Supriya row, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has urged the Election Commission to take robust measures in opposition to Congress members. H S Ahir, the state joint co-ordinator of Kisan Congress, additionally made disrespectful feedback directed in the direction of Ranaut, additional fueling the controversy.
