Kangana Ranaut stirs controversy with remarks on Mahatma Gandhi's legacy on Gandhi Jayanti
Mumbai: BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut sparked controversy on Mahatma Gandhi's Jayanti with an Instagram post that appeared to downplay the significance of Gandhi's legacy. In her post, Ranaut wrote, “देश के पिता नहीं, देश के तो लाल होते हैं। धन्य हैं भारत माँ के ये लाल,” praising former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri as a "son of Bharat Mata," while seemingly omitting Gandhi’s role as the Father of the Nation.
Ranaut's comments have drawn widespread criticism, with many interpreting the post as an attempt to undermine Gandhi’s pivotal contributions to India's independence movement. Critics argue that such remarks reflect a growing effort within certain political circles to reshape historical narratives and diminish Gandhi's stature.
Opposition leaders were quick to condemn Ranaut’s statements, accusing her of distorting history and undermining the values of non-violence and unity that Gandhi stood for. "Mahatma Gandhi's contribution to the freedom struggle is undeniable, and any attempt to belittle it is an insult to the nation's history," said a senior leader from the Congress party.
This controversy follows a series of similar incidents involving Ranaut, including her remarks on the farmers' protests, which led to significant backlash from both the public and political figures. Though she later apologized for her comments on the farm laws, her latest remarks have reignited debate over her public statements and the role of historical figures in modern political discourse.
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Delhi: Boy stabbed to death over 'controversial' social media comments, 2 juveniles held
New Delhi (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at Ramleela ground in northwest Delhi for allegedly making social media comments that police described as "controversial", an official said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the assailants, also minors, attacked him with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.
"A PCR call was received in the Shalimar Bagh Police Station regarding an injured boy lying in Ramleela ground. The police team reached the spot and found him with multiple stab wounds," a police officer said.
He was working as a labourer in a banquet hall for the last two days, the officer said. An FIR was registered and the police apprehended two juveniles in the case.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was stabbed due to an ongoing enmity, the officer said.
During questioning, the accused told the police that the victim had made "controversial comments" against them on social media. Following which, they intercepted him at Ramleela ground and stabbed him. He died on the spot, officer said.
"We have recovered a dagger and the victim's mobile phone. Further investigation in the case is underway," he added.
