Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 27, 2024, 09:15 AM
Kangana Ranaut : BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's controversial statement on the farmers' movement has caused resentment in the Sikh community. Kangana made an indecent comment on the demonstration of Sikh farmers, for which Shri Guru Singh Samaj and the Sikh community of Indore protested by demonstrating. They have demanded a public apology from Kangana and also demanded the withdrawal of the Padma Shri award.Demand of Sikh society: Apology and actionThe Sikh community of Indore demonstrated vigorously at Collector Square. Shri Guru Singh Samaj President Rinku Bhatia clearly said that Kangana Ranaut should apologize to the entire Sikh community. Also, the Sikh community has appealed to BJP National President JP Nadda to take strict action against Kangana. They have also registered their displeasure by submitting a memorandum to PM Modi.BJP's statement: Distance from Kangana's statementAfter Kangana Ranaut's statement, the BJP clarified that this statement does not represent the views of the party. The BJP issued a clarification reprimanding Kangana, stating that Ranaut is not authorized to speak on policy matters as per the party's official stand. Kangana has also been instructed to refrain from making such statements in future.Kangana's controversial statementKangana had said in her statement that if the government had not taken strict measures, the farmers' protest could have led to a Bangladesh-like problem in India. This comment caused controversies, after which the BJP took immediate action against Kangana.This situation highlighted the seriousness of Kangana's statement and drew attention to the potential effects of rhetoric in Indian politics.