Newly-elected BJP MP and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has stirred controversy in her Lok Sabha constituency, Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, by asking residents to bring their Aadhaar Cards if they wish to meet her. This requirement has drawn sharp criticism from the Congress party.
Speaking to reporters, Kangana Ranaut emphasized that the purpose of the visit must also be documented in writing to ensure a smooth process for everyone involved.
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“Himachal Pradesh attracts a lot of tourists, so it is necessary to have an Aadhaar card from the Mandi area. Your work related to the constituency should also be written in the letter so that you don’t have to face inconvenience,” she explained. “Tourists come so much that common people face a lot of inconveniences,” she added.
Kangana Ranaut also specified that residents from Himachal’s northern region can visit her home in Manali, while those in Mandi can meet her at her office. “It is better when you meet in person regarding your work,” she noted.
The Congress party was quick to react, with Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh, who was defeated by Kangana Ranaut in the Mandi Lok Sabha seat, voicing strong objections.
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Vikramaditya Singh emphasized that constituents should not need to present an Aadhaar card to meet their representative. “We are people’s representatives. So, it is our responsibility to meet people from every section of the state. Whether it is a small task, a big task, a policy matter, or personal work, it does not require any identity. If a person is coming to a public representative, they are coming for some work,” Vikramaditya Singh, who also serves as the state Public Works Minister, told reporters.
Singh, the son of six-time Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and state Congress chief Pratibha Singh, criticized Kangana Ranaut and her approach by stating, “Asking people to bring their papers for a meeting is not right.”
This debate highlights the contrasting approaches to public service and accessibility between the newly-elected MP and her political rivals.
