Congress Leader Strikes Back in Fat-Shaming Controversy, References Kangana Ranaut’s Previous Tweet

A Congress leader struck back at the fat-shaming controversy raging currently, referencing a previous tweet by Bollywood actress and BJP MP candidate Kangana Ranaut. The action comes against the backdrop of increasing outrage over Ranaut’s comments on body image, generating a new political and social debate.

The row broke out after Ranaut was accused of making body-shaming comments. Her critics and political rivals accused her of propagating unhealthy beauty standards. The Congress leader retaliated by unearthing one of Ranaut’s older tweets in which she had talked about body positivity and self-acceptance, pointing out what they alleged was her hypocrisy.

“Kangana Ranaut used to say about embracing natural beauty, but now she is practicing body-shaming. What happened?” asked the Congress leader on social media, posting a screenshot of the actress’s earlier statement.

The renewed tweet has sparked heated debates on social media, with others citing the inconsistencies in Ranaut’s position throughout the years. While her fans contend that remarks could have been taken out of context, others claim that celebrities need to be more careful with their words, particularly since they are influential members of society.

This is just the latest of a long series of controversies revolving around Ranaut, who is famed for having extremely vocal and highly divisive opinions. The political angle to this controversy has picked up especially close to elections when the opposition has made use of this incident as a vehicle for criticizing the BJP.

As the row continues to rage, netizens are still divided, with some calling for Ranaut to apologize and others supporting her freedom of expression. The argument over body-shaming and political speech is still hot, with no letup in sight.