Kangana Ranaut Slap-Gate: From Akali Dal’s Harsimrat Kaur’s Opinion To Another Farmer’s Protest, All New Updates
Akali Dal Leader comes out in support of CISF constable Kulwinder Kaur who slapped Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport!
Days after Bollywood actor and BJP leader Kangana Ranaut who was slapped by a now-suspended CISF woman personnel at Chandigarh Airport, new developments continue to unfold. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP from Bathinda, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, harshly criticized the newly elected Mandi MP. Actor Shabana Azmi has too spoken up on the incident sharing her thoughts on the same.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal On Kangana Ranaut
In a statement, Harsimrat Kaur Badal condemned Ranaut for making “stupid things and useless comments.” The phrase stupid things referred to comments she made earlier about farmer protesters which were thought to have provoked the slap incident. “Kangana Ranaut should know what responsibilities come along with being an actress or being in public life. You know acting is such a profession where anybody can follow you. When you say stupid things and make useless comments there will be reactions,” she said “Before I came here, one of your panellists used abusive language against women in farmer union’s protests so let me tell you if someone tells your mother what you said about someone else’s mothers then would like it? You won’t.”
Apart from this, Badal also criticized Ranaut’s statement saying “terrorism is increasing in Punjab” while describing the alleged attack. “You are calling them terrorists instead of admitting your mistakes. Your party’s policy is spreading hatred instead of sweetness,” She further added.
I urge union govt to focus on farmer grievances & fulfill the promises made. No one should be allowed to label Punjabis as atankwadi or ugarwadi and fan communal divisions. Punjabis are foremost patriots, serving the nation on the borders and as food providers. We deserve better.
— Harsimrat Kaur Badal (@HarsimratBadal_) June 6, 2024
To back up the CISF constable, various farmer unions are calling for a protest march at Mohali in Punjab to be held on June 9. The farmers’ groups demand no undue action against constable Kulwinder Kaur and an independent inquiry into what happened at the airport. Other influential agricultural organizations like Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have extended solidarity with Kaur. These leaders from these groupings are planning to meet Punjab’s DGP Gaurav Yadav to ensure a fair investigation as per PTI news agency.
Shabana Azmi On Kangana Ranaut
Notably, veteran actress Shabana Azmi has expressed her concerns over celebrating the slap incident.” I don’t have any soft corners for Kangna Ranaut. But I just can’t bring myself to join this chorus commending ‘the slap’. None of us will be safe if security personnel start taking laws into their hands.” She remarked.
What Happened With Kangana Ranaut?
Kangana who recently won as a BJP MP from Mandi Lok Sabha seat accused a lady security personnel at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh of slapping her on 6th June 2022. In addition, she said that the CISF constable slapped her on the cheek and also abused her. “She hit me in the face and started abusing me. I asked her why she did it and she said she supports the farmer protests. However, I am safe but what bothers me is that terrorism is increasing in Punjab. How do we handle that?” Ranaut reported after the incident.
First Published: June 08, 2024 12:04 PM
