The Septa: Deciphering Kangana Ranaut vs Supriya Shrinate Feud; 7-point explanation

As Kangana Ranaut prepares to enter politics, controversy has arisen over a disparaging post allegedly made by Supriya Shrinate of the Congress party about the star. This is a seven-point explanation of the controversy.

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The Septa: A full-fledged verbal spat has broken out between the two parties as a result of the political uproar caused by Congresswoman Supriya Shrinate's alleged offensive statements about actor Kangana Ranaut, the BJP's nominee from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. The Election Commission has received a knock on its doors from the National Commission for Women (NCW).

The Congress representative has stated that the comment was made by someone who had access to Shrinate's accounts, despite the BJP demanding that she be fired from her position as head of the party's social and digital media.

1. Background: 

Kangana Ranaut, the BJP's Mandi candidate, criticized Congress for sexualizing the name of Mandi, her birthplace, following an Instagram post by Supriya Shrinate, a Congress spokesperson.

The controversial post!
The controversial post! Instagram

2. Kangana's Response:

Ranaut accused the Congress of displaying sexist tendencies and emphasized the importance of preserving women's dignity, particularly in the context of her candidacy.

3. Shrinate's Involvement: 

Supriya Shrinate, in her Instagram post, reportedly denigrated Kangana and Mandi, sparking the controversy.

4. Political Implications: 

The clash between Ranaut and Shrinate highlights ongoing political tensions and gender-related issues in the political landscape. Srinate later too to 'X' and stated that she had no involvement with the post and that she and her team is trying to figure out who posted it.

5. Social Media Backlash: 

The controversy quickly gained attention on social media platforms, with users expressing varying opinions on the matter.

6. Media Coverage:

The conflict between Ranaut and Shrinate received widespread media coverage, further amplifying the public discourse surrounding it.

7. Ongoing Debate:

The debate continues as both sides defend their positions, contributing to broader discussions on gender, politics, and representation in Indian society.