Kangana Ranaut says views on farm laws personal amid backlash

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday issued a clarification regarding her statement on farm laws in a post on X (formerly Twitter), amid huge backlash. She said her views on the contentious legislations were "personal" and do not represent the party's stand.

The Himachal Pradesh BJP had also distanced itself from the Mandi MP's statement.

In a post on X, the actor politician wrote, "My views on Farmers Laws are personal and they don't represent the party's stand on those Bills."



She further released a video on X, saying, "I stand with my party regarding Farmers Law. Jai Hind."

Speaking at an event in Mandi district on Tuesday, the BJP MP said the three farm laws faced protests only in some states.

"Farmers are a pillar of strength in India's progress. Only in some states, they had objected to farm laws. I appeal with folded hands that farm laws should be brought back in the interest of farmers," she had said.

She said the country is on the path of progress and restoring the farm laws would ensure better financial stability and growth for farmers, ultimately benefiting the agricultural sector.

The Congress alleged that the remarks are an indication that the ruling party was making efforts to bring back the three laws and asserted that Haryana will give a befitting reply to it.

Ranaut's remark came at a time when political parties are preparing for the assembly polls in Haryana slated on October 5. Haryana had witnessed major protest by farmers, especially at Delhi borders, demanding that the three laws be repealed.

The laws were eventually withdrawn by the Modi government in 2021.

(With inputs from PTI)