Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has been reprimanded by the BJP leadership after her remark on the farmers’ protest triggered a controversy. A clarification by the BJP accompanied the reproof: Ms Ranaut’s remark does not represent the party’s views. The BJP expresses disagreement with it.
The BJP’s disapproval came a day after the 38-year-old suggested that the farmers’ protest could have led to a Bangladesh-like crisis in India if not for the strong steps taken by the government.
“Kangana Ranaut is not authorised to speak on policy matters on behalf of the party and has not been given permission to do so. The BJP has directed Ms Ranaut to refrain from making such statements in the future,” the BJP said in a statement.
