Supriya Shrinate is one of the prominent leaders of the Congress. She is also the chairperson of Congress' Social Media and Digital Platforms department as well as a member of the Congress Working Committee, the party's highest decision-making body.
Kumar Vishwas with shocking Ramayana jibe at Sonakshi Sinha sparks explosive backlash, with Supriya Shrinate leading the criticism over his controversial remarks.
The Congress on Monday said the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre has failed on every front in resolving the issues concerning the people of the country, on completion of 100 days of its tenure.
Shrinate's remarks came after nine people were killed in a train accident in West Bengal's Darjeeling district.
At least five people were killed and around 25 others injured after a goods train rammed into Kanchanjunga Express in West Bengal's New Jalpaiguri.
While Dilip Ghosh had made derogatory remarks against Mamata Banerjee, Supriya Shrinate shared a controversial post on Kangana Ranaut.
The direction comes in the wake of Delhi BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj's complaint to the LG, demanding investigation and registration of FIR against Shrinate.
The Congress has instead fielded Virendra Chaudhary from Maharajganj seat Shrinate contested in 2019.
Congress’ Shrinate and BJP’s Ghosh are accused of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by passing derogatory remarks against BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut and CM Mamata Banerjee, respectively.
She also blamed the BJP rule in the Centre for dismantling and suppressing democratic institutions and alleged that the government was muzzling the voice of dissent.
