Himachal minister's 'sexist' comment against Kangana Ranaut stirs row

Himachal Pradesh Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Wednesday stirred a row following her comment on BJP MP Kangana Ranaut. While speaking on the floor of the state Assembly, Negi said, "Kangana Ranaut did not visit rain-hit Mandi because her makeup will wash away... She visited the place after the conditions improved in the area and shed crocodile tears." 

The BJP criticised the "sexist" comments by the Himachal minister.

Himachal Pradesh is severely affected by rain fury. As many as 109 roads, including National Highway 707, were closed in the state following rains, the state emergency operation centre said. The local meteorological office warned of low to moderate flash flood risk in parts of Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Kullu and Kinnaur till Tuesday. It also issued a 'yellow' alert of heavy rain, thunderstorm and lightning at isolated places in the state till Tuesday.