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Rahul Gandhi defends Kriti Sanon in outfit row with Kangana
Rahul Gandhi criticised the trolling of actor Kriti Sanon after BJP MP Kangana Ranaut objected to Sanon's Indo-western outfit in a jewellery brand's festive advertisement. Gandhi posted: 'What a woman wears is her choice.'
Ranaut called the ad 'vulgar' and said it insults Indian culture. The dispute began over a rakhi campaign ad. Deccan Herald reports the row sparked online debate on women's clothing choices and public figures commenting on them.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Rahul Gandhi waded into a social media dispute between actors Kriti Sanon and Kangana Ranaut after Ranaut criticised Sanon's outfit in a jewellery ad. Gandhi posted: 'What a woman wears is her choice.' Ranaut, a BJP MP, had called the ad 'vulgar' and said it disrespects Indian culture. The row began over a rakhi campaign by a jewellery brand. Both sides drew sharp reactions online.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): ndtv.com (neutral report), deccanherald.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
