'Not A Star, But Your Family': BJP Candidate Kangana Ranaut Holds Roadshow In Himachal's Mandi

BJP candidate and Actor Kangana Ranaut kicked off her Lok Sabha elections campaign in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi today.

BJP candidate and actor Kangana Ranaut addresses public during roadshow in Mandi. ( Image Source :PTI )

Actor Kangana Ranaut on Friday kicked off her Lok Sabha poll campaign from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh where she was seen addressing the people gathered at her road show. The 'Queen' actor had received a party ticket from the Bharatiya Janata Party to contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Mandi. During the roadshow, Kangana was heard telling the people of Mandi that she was not a heroine or a star but their sister and daughter. "Everyone is my family," the actor-turned-politician stated.

#WATCH | Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Himachal Pradesh: BJP candidate from Mandi and actor Kangana Ranaut addresses people as she conducts a road show here.

She says, "...Don't think that Kangana is a heroine, that she is a star. Consider Kangana your sister, your daughter.… pic.twitter.com/6wcAjBYnCs

— ANI (@ANI) March 29, 2024

During the public address, the BJP candidate also hit out at Congress for "doing cheap politics" and stated that the grand old party did not accept her nomination from Mandi.  She also criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the 'Shakti in Hindus' row. 

"Their leader Rahul Gandhi talks about destroying the 'shakti' in Hindus. Their spokesperson makes derogatory remarks about the women of Mandi. Mandi has been named after Rishi Madav. Mandi is the place where Rishi Parashar sat in penance. Mandi organises the biggest 'mela' on 'Mahashivratri' every year and they make such disrespectful remarks against women of Mandi. But what else can be expected from them?" Kangana stated.

#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh: BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat, actor Kangana Ranaut says, "... Congress could not accept my nomination from Mandi. They started doing cheap politics. Their leader Rahul Gandhi talks about destroying the 'shakti' in Hindus. Their spokesperson… pic.twitter.com/D53fySekCz

— ANI (@ANI) March 29, 2024

BJP’s Mandi Lok Sabha candidate Kangana Ranaut also stated while addressing the public gathering that she feels fortunate to have gotten the opportunity to be nominated from Mandi. Training guns at the film industry she stated: "I have to remember a lot of names (of party leaders). It will take time, however I am aware that I can make a few mistakes here. But this isn’t a film industry that I will be crucified."

VIDEO | Here’s what BJP’s Mandi Lok Sabha candidate Kangana Ranaut said while addressing a public gathering.

“I am fortunate to have got an opportunity to be nominated from here (Mandi). I have to remember a lot of names (of party leaders). It will take time, however I am aware… pic.twitter.com/mQjaBy3xF4

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 29, 2024

Earlier, Kanagana's mother, Asha Ranaut who was also present at her roadshow, reacted to Congress leader Supriya Shrinate's post against her daughter. 

"She too has daughters and daughters-in-law at home. If she speaks like that then they should think that if someone speaks like that against their own children, how would they feel? I too have that same pain in me. Why should I call out the entire party if one individual speaks derogatory language? Not everyone is bad," Kangana's mother stated.

#WATCH | Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Asha Ranaut, mother of BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut, speaks on Congress leader Supriya Shrinate's post against her daughter.

She says, "She too has daughters and daughters-in-law at home. If she speaks like that then they should think that if… pic.twitter.com/1fhgV7hTUm

— ANI (@ANI) March 29, 2024