Mandi/Shimla: After BJP Lok Sabha candidate Kangana Ranaut was shown black flags from Mandi in Kaza of Lahaul and Spiti two days ago, Congress's Vikramaditya Singh on Wednesday targeted the actress over her remarks against the Dalai Lama in April last year. .
Singh, who is contesting against Ranaut, said in response to a question in Mandi, "The people of the tribal area consider Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama as their god and if someone makes any comment against their god, they will definitely take it." Will not like and will protest." One question.
Hitting back at Singh, Ranaut alleged that Congress was behind the protests against her. The BJP candidate said that Congress has resorted to hooliganism and the Kaza incident will prove to be the last nail in its coffin and contribute to its victory margin."I am saddened to see such hooliganism which reflects the character of the Congress... People have seen the real face of the Congress, which is indulging in violence and hooliganism," he told media persons in Udaipur in Lahaul and Spiti.
However, Singh said his party had nothing to do with the incident and accused the BJP of blaming the Congress because it was losing the elections.
He was referring to Ranaut being shown black flags by local people and Congress workers in Kaza on Monday. Congress workers raised anti-Kangana slogans - "Kangana, go back, Kangana Wangana won't do", apparently upset over her remarks on the Tibetan spiritual leader.
Ranaut had tweeted a meme featuring the Dalai Lama in April last year saying "Dalai Lama received a warm welcome at the White House".The photoshopped photo in the tweet shows the Dalai Lama sticking his tongue out at U.S. President Joe Biden with a comment - They both definitely have the same disease, they could be friends.
Following this, a group of Buddhists staged a protest outside his office in Mumbai. Ranaut later apologized, saying that she did not intend to hurt anyone and that it was a harmless joke about Biden being friends with the Dalai Lama.
After Ranaut faced opposition in Kaza on Monday, Himachal Pradesh BJP lodged a complaint with the state Chief Electoral Officer. The party alleged that stones were pelted at Ranaut's convoy and a party worker was injured.
It also demanded transfer of election officials and investigation into the incident as both BJP and Congress were allowed to hold rallies next to each other.However, Lahaul and Spiti SP Mayank Chaudhary said that workers of both BJP and ruling Congress came face to face but there was no clash and no one was injured. However, one worker suffered a sprained leg, he said.
Congress's election coordinator for Lahaul and Spiti, Bhishan Shashni, claimed that his party workers were protesting peacefully, but a large number of locals joined the protest as they were hurt by Ranaut's remarks.
Vikramaditya Singh, son of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and Himachal Congress chief Pratibha Singh, while listing his priorities for Mandi parliamentary constituency, said that his focus will be on bringing Mandi Municipal Corporation under the Smart City project and construction of Bhubhu. Jot and Jalori Jot Tunnels and Kullu Medical College.
Ranaut said that Himachal Pradesh is beautiful but connectivity is an issue, adding that promoting tourism, creating self-employment opportunities and increasing remuneration for local people will be her priority.
Singh, who is contesting against Ranaut, said in response to a question in Mandi, "The people of the tribal area consider Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama as their god and if someone makes any comment against their god, they will definitely take it." Will not like and will protest." One question.
Hitting back at Singh, Ranaut alleged that Congress was behind the protests against her. The BJP candidate said that Congress has resorted to hooliganism and the Kaza incident will prove to be the last nail in its coffin and contribute to its victory margin."I am saddened to see such hooliganism which reflects the character of the Congress... People have seen the real face of the Congress, which is indulging in violence and hooliganism," he told media persons in Udaipur in Lahaul and Spiti.
However, Singh said his party had nothing to do with the incident and accused the BJP of blaming the Congress because it was losing the elections.
He was referring to Ranaut being shown black flags by local people and Congress workers in Kaza on Monday. Congress workers raised anti-Kangana slogans - "Kangana, go back, Kangana Wangana won't do", apparently upset over her remarks on the Tibetan spiritual leader.
Ranaut had tweeted a meme featuring the Dalai Lama in April last year saying "Dalai Lama received a warm welcome at the White House".The photoshopped photo in the tweet shows the Dalai Lama sticking his tongue out at U.S. President Joe Biden with a comment - They both definitely have the same disease, they could be friends.
Following this, a group of Buddhists staged a protest outside his office in Mumbai. Ranaut later apologized, saying that she did not intend to hurt anyone and that it was a harmless joke about Biden being friends with the Dalai Lama.
After Ranaut faced opposition in Kaza on Monday, Himachal Pradesh BJP lodged a complaint with the state Chief Electoral Officer. The party alleged that stones were pelted at Ranaut's convoy and a party worker was injured.
It also demanded transfer of election officials and investigation into the incident as both BJP and Congress were allowed to hold rallies next to each other.However, Lahaul and Spiti SP Mayank Chaudhary said that workers of both BJP and ruling Congress came face to face but there was no clash and no one was injured. However, one worker suffered a sprained leg, he said.
Congress's election coordinator for Lahaul and Spiti, Bhishan Shashni, claimed that his party workers were protesting peacefully, but a large number of locals joined the protest as they were hurt by Ranaut's remarks.
Vikramaditya Singh, son of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and Himachal Congress chief Pratibha Singh, while listing his priorities for Mandi parliamentary constituency, said that his focus will be on bringing Mandi Municipal Corporation under the Smart City project and construction of Bhubhu. Jot and Jalori Jot Tunnels and Kullu Medical College.
Ranaut said that Himachal Pradesh is beautiful but connectivity is an issue, adding that promoting tourism, creating self-employment opportunities and increasing remuneration for local people will be her priority.