Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 20 (ANI): After the Congress workers showed black flags to the BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat Kangana Ranaut, Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur on Monday condemned the incident and said that this shows the "level of frustration" of the Congress.
Congress workers showed black flags and raised slogans against Kangana Ranaut during her visit to Kaza of Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh on Monday.
"I am disappointed with the Congress Party's deadly attack on our convoy. The way they tried to stop are vehicles and pelted stones was wrong. The district administration is responsible for all this. They permitted them (Congress party) to organise their program when our public rally was already scheduled. I condemn the incident," Jairam Thakur in a self-made video.
He further held district administration responsible and said that strict action should be taken against the culprits.
"Strict action should be taken against them. We are planning to file an FIR and will also file a complaint to the Election Commission. It shows that the Congress party is frustrated due to their defeat," he added.
Kangana along with former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur addressed a public rally in Kaza today.
People also raised slogans "Kangana Ranaut go back" slogans against the actor-turned-politician. Police was also present at the spot to maintain law and order.
Kangana has not yet reacted to the alleged stone-pelting incident.
Polling for all four Lok Sabha seats in the state will be held on June 1.
Voting for the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 is underway across 49 parliamentary constituencies spread over six states and two Union Territories (UTs) amid tight security and arrangements.
The Lok Sabha elections are being held across seven phases, from April 19 to June 1. The counting of the voters will be held on June 4.
The Narendra Modi-led BJP is seeking a third term in power, while the opposition INDIA bloc is aiming to wrest power by stopping the juggernaut. (ANI)
