Kangana Ranaut likens farmers’ stir to Bangladesh unrest, irks Punjab BJP leader
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut claimed that the farmers’ protest could have led to a situation similar to what recently happened in Bangladesh if the country’s leadership hadn’t taken strong measures.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Aug 26, 2024 09:39 IST
Written By: Devika Bhattacharya
In Short
- Kangana Ranaut accuses foreign powers of fuelling farmers’ protests
- Punjab BJP’s Harjit Garewal criticises her statement
- Ranaut’s comments could affect BJP’s poll prospects in Haryana
BJP leader and Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut courted controversy by suggesting that the farmers’ protest could have led to a Bangladesh-like situation in India if not for strong measures taken by the Modi government.
In a video shared on X, Ranaut alleged that during the farmers’ stir against the three farm laws, “bodies were seen hanging and rapes were taking place.”
In the video, Ranaut alleged during the farmers’ protests, “bodies were seen hanging and rapes were taking place”. “When the pro-farmer Bills were withdrawn, the entire country was shocked,” she said in the video. The farmers were still continuing with their protests, she added and blamed “foreign powers” for it.
A BJP leader said at present, there was no resentment among farmers against the party, but Ranaut’s statement could create trouble for the candidates as campaigning progressed. BJP state chief Mohan Lal Badoli said he would comment only after seeing the video, but couldn’t be contacted later. BKU (Shaheed Bhagat Singh) spokesperson Tejveer Singh said, “Ranaut is trying to create a controversy to remain in the limelight. She never spoke on Manipur and other human rights incidents.”