Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut, the BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh, on Monday rejected a Congress chief’s allegation that she as soon as ate beef, saying she’s a “proud Hindu”.
She additionally dismissed the allegation as “completely baseless rumours” levelled towards her.
Taking to X, the actor-turned-politician stated, “I don’t consume beef or any other kind of red meat, it is shameful that completely baseless rumours are being spread about me,”
“I have been advocating and promoting yogic and Ayurvedic way of life for decades now such tactics won’t work to tarnish my image. My people know me and they know that I am a proud Hindu and nothing can ever mislead them, Jai Shri Ram,” she added.
Ranaut’s response got here after Congress chief Vijay Wadettiwar, who can be the Chief of Opposition within the Maharasthtra Meeting, alleged that the BJP Lok Sabha candidate had as soon as tweeted that she favored and consumed beef and the celebration has now given her a ticket to contest the upcoming polls.
Whereas addressing a rally in Maharashtra on April 5, Wadettiwar additionally claimed that the BJP “welcoming” all corrupt leaders.
A number of BJP leaders got here to Ranaut’s help in view of the allegation.
In a press release, BJP spokesperson Keshav Upadhye stated Wadettiwar’s comment “reflects Congress’ dirty culture”.
“It cannot fight us on issues. This shows the party’s defeatist mentality,” he was quoted as saying by PTI information company.
The newest controversy got here simply weeks after a scantily-clad picture of Kangana Ranaut, with a derogatory caption, was shared on Congress chief Supriya Shrinate’s Instagram account.
On the time, she got here down closely on Shrinate, saying “every woman deserves her dignity”.
The put up was shared a day after the BJP named Ranaut as its candidate from Himachal’s Mandi Lok Sabha seat.