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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11-year-old dies by suicide after sexual assault in Bareilly; accused arrested
Bareilly (UP) (PTI): A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, who later died by suicide due to trauma, police said on Wednesday.
The post-mortem report confirmed sexual assault and multiple injuries on the minor's body, including bite marks and nail scratches. The cause of death was found to be hanging, they said.
According to ASP (South) Anshika Verma, the incident came to light on 27 April, when the girl, a Class 8 student, was found hanging at her home in Deoria Abdullaganj village under the Mirganj police station area. Initially, the family reported the death as suicide and was reluctant to pursue police action.
"The autopsy report changed the course of the investigation. It confirmed sexual assault and noted severe physical trauma. The cause of death was confirmed as hanging," Verma said.
A breakthrough in the case came from the statement of the victim's younger sister, who told police that the accused, Zeeshan (26), a resident of the same village, frequently loitered near the minor's school and allegedly gave her small sums of money to keep his interactions with her a secret, she said.
Police said that on the day of the incident, the accused allegedly lured the minor and assaulted her. Distressed by the incident, the child later took her own life while her mother was away, police said.
"Based on technical surveillance, CCTV footage, and statements from the family, we established Zeeshan's involvement. He was arrested near the Mirganj weekly market on Tuesday," they said.
