New Delhi: In a recent turn of events, a derogatory post made by a Congress leader regarding actor Kangana Ranaut’s electoral debut has ignited a fresh controversy, drawing swift condemnation from various quarters. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has called for action against the politician responsible for the post, which surfaced on Instagram.
WHAT IS THE CONTROVERSY?
– Congress Spokesperson’s Post: The contentious post, shared on Instagram by Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate, accompanied a photo of Kangana Ranaut. The timing of the post, weeks ahead of the national elections, added fuel to the controversy. Ranaut is contesting the elections on a BJP ticket from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
– Ranaut’s Response: Kangana Ranaut swiftly responded to Shrinate’s remarks, emphasizing the need to uplift women and refrain from derogatory comments. She highlighted her diverse roles in films, asserting every woman’s right to dignity.
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
– Supriya Shrinate issued a video clarification, claiming ignorance about the inappropriate post made from her social media handle. She attributed it to a parody account bearing her name and vowed to investigate the matter further.
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
– Despite the clarification, the controversy continued to brew, with Union Minister Smriti Irani leading the BJP’s response. Irani lauded Ranaut’s resilience and condemned the derogatory post, portraying it as reflective of the opposition’s tactics.
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
– The National Commission for Women swiftly intervened, condemning the behavior exhibited by Shrinate and demanding action from the Election Commission of India. The NCW emphasized the importance of upholding the dignity of women and called for accountability in such instances.
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 incident underscores the intersection of politics and social media, highlighting the need for responsible conduct among public figures. As the electoral landscape heats up, such controversies serve as reminders of the imperative to maintain civility and respect in public discourse.
