New Delhi : The Congress party cornered the Bharatiya Janata Party over the outrageously atrocious and provocative statement of its controversial MP Kangana Ranaut for describing farmers as “rapists” and “murderers”.

The party also sought clarification from the union government on the MP’s related statement that foreign powers including America and China were trying to create disturbances like in Bangladesh through these protests.

Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters, Chairperson of the Social and Digital Platforms, Supriya Shrinate referred to Ranaut’s statement where she had alleged that murders and rapes took place during the farmers’ protest

Referring to the BJP’s clarification distancing itself from the MP’s statement, Shrinate asked, if it is so, what action did the party plan to take against her (Ranaut) as she did not deserve to sit in the parliament.

The Congress spokesperson observed that the BJP MP had insulted the farmers of the country by making such outrageous and provocative statements against them.

She also demanded clarification from the government on the allegations by the BJP MP that the US and China were trying to destablise the country by orchestrating such protests.

She pointed out, this statement had come from an MP of the ruling party, hence the government owed an answer and clarification. She asked, if it is really so, what was the government of India doing. She said, the ministries of home affairs and external affairs must come out with clarification on the issue as it is a serious matter.

Shrinate said, the BJP cannot simply shrug off its responsibility by a token denial without following it up with any concrete action against the MP, who has been repeatedly and regularly making controversial statements.