Kangana a Threat to State BJP Leadership, Say Cong's Vikramaditya Singh
News 18Actor Kangana Ranaut’s entry into Himachal Pradesh politics has threatened the future prospects of the state BJP leaders, her opponent, Public Works Minister and Congress candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat, Vikramaditya Singh, said on Sunday. The speech made by Kangana in Manali on Thursday overshadowed the BJP state leadership’s Hamirpur rally, with which the party launched its election campaign, Vikramaditya Singh told PTI. She also launched a blistering attack on certain political families, including that of former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, and dubbed Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Vikramaditya Singh as ”Bada Pappu and Chhota Pappu.” Vikramaditya Singh said the actor may be hogging limelight with her controversial remarks, diverting the focus away from senior party leaders, but “It is your work and service to people that gets you support and not the celebrity tag.” “I have always risen above the political lines in matters of development, and as a Public Works Minister I was successful in getting Rs 3,000 crore from the Centre for my department. Singh termed her the “Queen of Controversy” and Kangana called him the “Chota Pappu” who is banking on his “dynastic legacy.” Polling in the state will take place on June 1.