Outrage Over Remark Against Kangana Ranaut

Simranjit Singh Mann, chief of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), has sparked outrage with a deeply offensive remark aimed at BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut, suggesting she has 'a lot of experience of rape.' This comment was a response to Ranaut's controversial statements about the 2020-21 farmers' protests, where she claimed the protests could have escalated into a crisis akin to the situation in Bangladesh. Mann's derogatory remarks have shifted some focus away from Ranaut's controversial claims, which have already drawn significant backlash and led to her being reprimanded by BJP leadership. Ranaut has since met with BJP president JP Nadda, who reportedly reminded her to be cautious with her public statements. The controversy arises at a crucial time for the BJP, which is preparing for key Assembly elections, especially in Haryana, a central battleground during the farmers' protests. Opposition leaders have capitalized on Ranaut's remarks to criticize the BJP, further complicating the party's position ahead of the elections.