Lucknow / New Delhi: Archana Gautam, Congress candidate from Hastinapur assembly seat of Uttar Pradesh, is in the headlines these days for her background and pictures of ‘Miss Bikini India’. The BJP has accused the Congress of trying to gain “cheap popularity”, although Archana herself appears to be adamant on political attacks.
The Congress has defended the decision to field the 26-year-old actress-model as its candidate from the western Uttar Pradesh seat. She says it is shameful to make mild remarks against a young actress. Supriya Srinet, spokesperson of the main opposition party, said, “She deserves respect like any other woman. Those who are making derogatory remarks against her are demonstrating themselves to be anti-women.”
He asserted, “Archana’s achievements in the beauty, fashion and entertainment world cannot be underestimated. His candidature should be judged on the basis of his commitment to fulfill the promises of the Congress. Archana’s swimsuit pictures and some other pictures are being shared on social media these days and have become a topic of discussion.
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Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra recently announced the names of 50 women candidates in the first list of 125 Congress candidates, including Archana. Congress’s Uttar Pradesh unit spokesperson Ashok Singh says the party has given an artist an opportunity to enter the political arena which should be appreciated.
Archana, who won the title of ‘Miss Bikini India’ in the year 2018, has appeared in many films including the Hindi film ‘Great Grand Masti’. BJP’s Uttar Pradesh unit spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi said that Congress has given ticket to Archana Gautam for cheap popularity.
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“Fielding such a candidate means there is no feeling of serving the people,” he told PTI. This shows that there is no seriousness in Congress. It also shows their lack of maturity.” All India Hindu Mahasabha and Sant Mahasabha chief Swami Chakrapani also targeted the Congress and said that nothing more can be expected from a party which is ‘mentally bankrupt’.
On the other hand, Archana said, “I want to tell those who are saying bad things about me that I have two professional lives and they are completely different. I don’t want to mix the two. I have represented India at the international level and made the country proud.” “Priyanka didi saw my talent and said that this girl will grow with her hard work,” he said. A total of 1,56,63,10,110 doses of COVID vaccine have been given. 57,29,760 people were vaccinated till 7 pm on Saturday.(Agency)