New Delhi: Keeping the pressure on the row over alleged remarks on BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut by Congress leaders Supriya Shrinate and HS Ahir, former Himachal CM Jairam Thakur said that they are exploring the matter legally. A day earlier, the National Commission for Women had written to the Election Commission demanding strict action against them.
In her now-deleted post on X, Shrinate posted an image of Ranaut inquiring the “bhaav” (worth) in “Mandi”, a word which is also used to describe a wholesale market. Thakur said that Mandi, the constituency from where Ranaut has been fielded, is known as ‘chotti kashi’ (mini Varanasi) and any derogatory description of the place is condemnable.
“Over 300 temples are to be found in Mandi, and to use such words against the dignity of the place is a huge mistake. What is surprising is that being a woman herself, she has used such words. To add to it, more Congressmen are responding with more vile comments. We are trying to look at this matter legally. She has apologised, but this is now a repeat among Congress leaders,” he said.
Continuing to raise the issue, the BJP has fielded its key women leaders – union minister Smriti Irani, Rajasthan deputy CM Diya Kumar and NCW member Khusbu Sundar, among others – to come out in Ranaut’s support on the matter.
Shrinate, on the other hand, had apologised for the tweet and said it was put up by someone in her team.
Published 26 March 2024, 11:05 IST