Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has yet again become a source of controversy after comparing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to a mysterious foreign national. The actress’s social media post, calling Sonia Gandhi as a “mysterious foreign national” sparked political furore and a complaint to the police in Himachal Pradesh.Shimla police registered an FIR against Ranaut following the complaint on 13 November. The case has reignited the political debate over her comments on the Gandhi family.
What Did Kangana Ranaut Say About Sonia Gandhi?
Kangana Ranaut also made a post on X while reacting to an old video of Gandhi family members on November 10. She questioned Sonia Gandhi’s political life and called her a “foreign national who is a mystery”.Ranaut also took on the murder of Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi questioning the dynasty. But she offered no proof for her allegations.
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Why Has an FIR Been Filed Against Kangana Ranaut?
Meanwhile, a Shimla resident, Captain Atul Sharma, filed a police complaint against Ranaut on behalf of the Himachal Pradesh Police for allegedly making indecent comments on the Gandhi family. He said her speech had “residual insinuations” and had the potential to cause a communal upset.Police filed FIR in Boileauganj Police Station in Shimla on 13th November. Police have taken over the case and are now investigating the matter.
Which Legal Sections Have Been Invoked?
It is alleged that the FIR has also invoked Sections 196, 353 and 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). These sections are allegedly related to offences under promoting enmity, statements which may cause public mischief and defamation respectively.The complainant has also demanded a cyber-forensic test of Ranaut’s social media posts. But an FIR is not a proof of guilt and the allegations are still under investigation.
Political responses to Kangana Ranaut’s statement
Congress leaders in Himachal Pradesh also targeted Ranaut and questioned the relevance of her statement against Sonia Gandhi. The row has added yet another issue of discord between the BJP and Congress.This incident has triggered a debate about the role of public figures while making political comments on social media.
What happens next in the Kangana-Ranaut FIR?
Shimla Police will investigate the complaint, original posts on social media, digital proof. Based on the outcome of the investigation, necessary action will be taken.The case has stirred up another political controversy, leading to jailings on the police probe and Kangana Ranaut’s reply.
