‘Slap Kangana Ranaut if she comes to Tamil Nadu,’ Congress leader makes controversial statement

Senior Tamil Nadu Congress leader K.S. Alagiri sparked controversy with his remark that Kangana Ranaut should be slapped if she visits Tamil Nadu, citing her past statements and Chandigarh slap incident.

New Delhi: Senior Tamil Nadu Congress leader and former party chief K.S. Alagiri has made an objectionable statement regarding Bharatiya Janata Party MP and actress Kangana Ranaut. He said that if Kangana comes to Tamil Nadu, she should be slapped.

How did the controversy begin?

Alagiri was questioned about Kangana's past statements. Kangana had previously stated that many women activists join protests for just 100 rupees. Alagiri took a strong stance on this comment, saying that Kangana repeatedly makes absurd statements and has an arrogant attitude.

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Chandigarh Airport Slap Incident

In his statement, Alagiri also referred to the controversy at Chandigarh Airport last year when Kangana Ranaut was slapped by CRPF female constable Kulwinder Kaur. It is said that this incident was caused by anger stemming from Kangana's controversial tweets regarding the farmers' protest.

Citing this incident, Alagiri said that if Kangana comes to Tamil Nadu, people should remember this and slap her.

2020 Farmers' Protest and Tweet Controversy

Kangana Ranaut also came under controversy during the 2020 farmers' protest against the agricultural laws. In a tweet, she mistook 73-year-old farmer Mohinder Kaur for Bilkis Bano, the grandmother of the Shaheen Bagh movement, and remarked that such women join protests for 100 rupees. This statement was considered an insult to women and farmers.

Growing Controversy and Criticism

Kangana Ranaut often makes headlines for her statements. Opposition parties consider her statements arrogant and insulting. Alagiri's statement has once again sparked controversy.

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Such language is being condemned in political circles, as comments like "slapping" a woman from a public platform against an MP are considered unconstitutional and unacceptable.

Overall, the matter stems from Kangana Ranaut's past controversial statements, which Congress leader Alagiri responded to with highly offensive remarks. This has further heated up the political atmosphere.