Congress leader Supriya Shrinate has alleged that the social media platform 'X' received a request from the Ministry of Home Affairs and Information and Broadcasting Ministry to remove a video of Amit Shah. The Congress has received an email from 'X' informing them about this under transparency. In response, Shrinate questioned what law Amit Shah's video was violating and demanded his resignation for his remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar. She also criticized BJP for replacing a photo of Ambedkar with George Soros during a protest. Congress' Rahul Gandhi also led a protest against Amit Shah's comments with INDIA Bloc MPs.
As the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections approaches, the Congress released a booklet titled "Bhaag Modi Bhaag" featuring 272 unanswered questions for Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the past 72 days. Party spokespersons Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera, and Supriya Shrinate criticized the Election Commission for its inaction on multiple complaints filed by the Congress during the campaign. They also highlighted the success of the Congress' positive and youth-oriented campaign compared to the outdated social media tactics of the BJP. Stay updated with the latest political news by following Congress on various social media platforms and joining their official telegram channel.
BJP leader Sambit Patra's statement claiming Lord Jagannath to be "Modi's bhakt" sparked a heated controversy in Odisha. While Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Congress leader Supriya Shrinate slammed the remark as insulting to the revered deity, Patra clarified that it was a slip of tongue. However, the statement has deeply hurt the sentiments and faith of Jagannath devotees and has sparked a debate on the mixing of religion and politics in the state.
A video of PM Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath performing religious rites went viral with claims that Adityanath's face was intentionally blurred, implying Modi's "narcissism." However, further research proves these claims false as other versions of the video exist where Adityanath's face is clearly visible. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also shared the video with a similar claim, but there is no evidence to support these allegations. The video, originally posted on PM Modi's YouTube channel, has been used by opposition parties to fuel false narratives.
In response to PM Modi's accusations, the Congress party has challenged him to use his investigating agencies to look into the alleged involvement of Ambani and Adani in distributing black money. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate accused the PM of being weak and desperate and pointed out that Rahul Gandhi has been making similar claims for years. She questioned why the PM has not taken any action himself and when he will use his agencies to investigate these allegations.
The Congress responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accusation that the party's manifesto has the "Muslim League imprint." Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said Modi is afraid of the BJP's diminishing numbers in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and is resorting to a divisive political narrative. She further stated that the Congress manifesto is a comprehensive plan for the country's future, unlike the BJP's report card of failures. Shrinate condemned Modi's repeated use of a Hindu-Muslim narrative and reassured that the Congress manifesto is based on the principles of justice for all.
The Election Commission has issued show-cause notices to BJP leader Dilip Ghosh and Congress leader Supriya Shrinate for their controversial remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and actor Kangana Ranaut. The commission deemed their comments "undignified and in bad taste" and said they were in violation of the Model Code of Conduct. Both Ghosh and Shrinate have been asked to respond to the notices within 48 hours.
The Congress party faces turmoil ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with MP Ravneet Singh Bittu joining the BJP and TN leader Supriya Shrinate facing backlash for her comments against BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut. The party's Central Election Committee is set to meet and announce candidates for Madhya Pradesh, where state president Jitu Patwari claims that the BJP has bought off 500 MLAs and caused the fall of 17 governments. Meanwhile, BJP's TN state president will file his nomination from Coimbatore, expressing confidence in the NDA's chances in the state.
With the recent announcement of actress Kangana Ranaut as the BJP candidate for the Lok Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh, Congress social media head Supriya Shrinate's Instagram post has caused controversy. The post, which was later deleted, featured a picture of Ranaut and a marketplace, suggesting that she was bought by the BJP. Shrinate claims her account was hacked, but her party members are concerned about the potential political fallout and the BJP's possible use of the issue to attack the Congress.
The National Commission for Women has demanded strict action against Congress leader Supriya Shrinate for her derogatory Instagram post about actress Kangana Ranaut. Kangana, known for her strong and versatile roles in Bollywood, has responded to Shrinate's post by highlighting the different types of characters she has portrayed throughout her career.