Shimla, April 4 -- Himachal public works minister Vikramaditya Singh on Thursday hit out at Mandi parliamentarian Kangana Ranaut for being 'missing' from her constituency, prompting a harsh reaction from the actor-turned-politician.

"Since she was elected as an MP, she has been seen in Himachal only twice. Once when she opened her private restaurant in Manali, and then another time in a meeting. Apart from this, people of Mandi have not seen Kangana," said Vikramaditya even as he added that she was like a sister to him, and he respected her.

Interacting with media, Vikramaditya said the Centre has sanctioned Rs.267 crore for multiple projects, including national highways, in Himachal.

Responding to the minister's statements, Kangana sa...