'BJP known for ... ': Congress leader clarifies his 'makeup' remark against Kangana Ranaut

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jagat Singh Negi on Wednesday offered clarification on his "makeup" remark on Kangana Ranaut saying that the Bhartiya Janata Party had twisted his statements. He said that his jibe was about the Mandi MP not visiting Himachal Pradesh as the state has been witnessing floods.

"People of BJP are known for twisting every statement. I didn't insult Kangana, it was a jibe that she is not visiting the location at the time of such a calamity and is tweeting instead that MLAs and officers are telling her that the weather in Himachal is inclement, there is Red and Orange Alert," the Himachal Pradesh minister said.

"So, not visiting the location due to Red and Orange Alerts and avoiding one's responsibility when deaths occur in the Parliamentary constituency, where is her sensitivity? So, this was a jibe. I have always respected women, this was not an insult to women," he added.


Earlier today, Negi's remarks in the assembly session sparked controversy when he said, "Kangana visited the flood-affected areas only after things had calmed down because the rain would have ruined her makeup. Without it, people might not be able to tell whether she was Kangana or her mother."

Meanwhile, the state has been witnessing sever weather conditions due to heavy rainfall. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) reports that 109 roads are still closed, with the highest number of closures in Sirmaur district at 55, followed by Shimla with 23, Kangra and Mandi with 10 each, and Kullu with 9.

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