Kangana Ranaut admits BJP reprimanded her over farmers' protest remarks, vows to align with party policies

Kangana Ranaut, known for her bold and candid opinions, has now revealed that she was reprimanded by the BJP for her controversial remarks on the farmers' protest, while promoting her upcoming film Emergency. The Lok Sabha MP from Mandi acknowledged that she will now be more cautious with her statements and would ensure that they align with the party's policies.

Kangana Ranaut admits she was reprimanded by BJP

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The actress-turned-politician had claimed that farmers' protests could have led to a 'Bangladesh-like situation'. She said, "Of course, I was reprimanded, and that's fine with me. I do not think I am the final voice of the party. I am not that crazy or stupid to believe that. I do believe in the guidance of my superiors," she was quoted as saying by India Today.

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Kangana in an interview with Dainik Bhasker had commented on the situation in Bangladesh. Comparing the situation with farmers' protests in India, she said that the same condition could have erupted in India during the farm protests. She added that bodies were hanging and rapes were taking place during the protest against the now-repealed three farm laws. She also alleged the involvement of China and the US in the "conspiracy".

BJP distanced itself from Kangana's statement

In a statement issued by the party, it said, "The statement made by BJP MP Kangana Ranaut in the context of the farmers' agitation is not the opinion of the party. The Bharatiya Janata Party expresses its disagreement with the statement made by Kangana Ranaut." Furthermore, the statement added that Kangana is not authorised to make statements on the party's policies and has been asked not to make such comments in the future.

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