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Bharatiya Janata Party MP and actress Kangana Ranaut has publicly criticized Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi following his detention during a protest march to the Election Commission of India on Monday.
The controversy erupted after opposition INDIA bloc parliamentarians, led by Gandhi, staged a demonstration in Delhi over alleged electoral irregularities. The protest, dubbed the “vote chori” (vote theft) march, resulted in Gandhi and several other MPs being detained by Delhi Police.
Sharp Instagram Critique
Ranaut, who represents the Mandi constituency, responded to the incident through her Instagram Stories, sharing news coverage of the protest and Gandhi’s detention. The actor-politician did not mince words in her assessment of Gandhi’s actions.
“Overacting wala lousy expression to gain sympathy,” wrote Ranaut in Hindi, directly translating her criticism that Gandhi was “overacting with poor expressions to gain sympathy.”
Political Context
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the ruling BJP and opposition parties over electoral processes and alleged malpractices. The INDIA bloc’s march to the Election Commission represents part of broader opposition efforts to raise concerns about the integrity of recent electoral procedures.
This exchange between Ranaut and Gandhi also underscores the increasingly personal nature of political discourse, with the BJP MP’s entertainment industry background informing her critique of Gandhi’s protest presentation.
Background
Kangana Ranaut, known for her outspoken political views, entered formal politics as a BJP candidate and won the Mandi Lok Sabha seat. Her transition from Bollywood to politics has been marked by frequent controversial statements and strong support for the ruling party’s positions.
