Mandi: A complaint has been submitted to the Himachal Pradesh Police against Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut over her alleged derogatory and misleading remarks about former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on social media.
In a representation addressed to Director General of Police Ashok Tewari, Capt Atul Sharma has sought the registration of an FIR against the BJP MP. He alleged that Ranaut’s posts promote hatred, question constitutional loyalty and spread misinformation.
The complaint follows Ranaut’s recent remarks targeting Gandhi over her memoir. Ranaut questioned how Gandhi could have remained unaware of the circumstances surrounding the killings of members of the Gandhi family, which occurred years after she joined the family.
The comments were made in the context of Ranaut’s experience researching and making her film Emergency. Taking objection to the statements, Sharma urged the police chief to initiate legal action against the MP.
Naresh Chauhan Criticises Kangana Ranaut
Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister’s Media Advisor and Congress leader Naresh Chauhan criticised Ranaut over her comments, describing them as unfortunate and reflective of her mindset.
Chauhan also questioned the BJP’s decision to field Ranaut from the Mandi parliamentary constituency, asking why the party had sidelined experienced leaders and long-serving workers in favour of a celebrity candidate.
He said Ranaut had frequently attracted attention for controversial statements since becoming an MP. Chauhan also referred to questions raised about her role during the natural disaster in Himachal Pradesh.
Accusing the BJP of prioritising publicity and popularity over the state’s political interests and people’s concerns, he said such remarks undermined political decorum and affected Himachal Pradesh’s image.
Chauhan further said commenting on an individual’s life and struggles without understanding their experiences was inappropriate. He reiterated that the BJP should explain its decision to overlook experienced party workers while selecting Ranaut as its candidate from Mandi.
