A major political controversy has erupted following remarks made by Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament and actress Kangana Ranaut regarding senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. The statements, which targeted Sonia Gandhi as well as her late husband Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, and Sanjay Gandhi, triggered immense backlash from the opposition party. Consequently, a formal FIR has been registered against Kangana Ranaut in Himachal Pradesh, and the investigation has been officially handed over to the Shimla Police.
Raising Questions on Citizenship Timelines
In her public statements and social media posts, Kangana Ranaut questioned the timeline surrounding Sonia Gandhi acquiring Indian citizenship. She pointed out that Sonia married Rajiv Gandhi in 1968 but took the decision to become an Indian citizen nearly 15 years later in 1983. In an Instagram post, Kangana linked this timeline to the death of Sanjay Gandhi in 1980 and questioned why the citizenship process was delayed for so long while living in the Prime Minister's residence.
Detailed Allegations Shared on Social Media
Kangana's posts, published around November 10, claimed that Sonia Gandhi was residing in the Prime Minister's home and voting without holding official Indian citizenship for years. Referring to Sonia Gandhi's autobiography 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', Kangana asked why the step to acquire citizenship was taken only after the passing of Indira Gandhi's political successor. She repeatedly questioned the circumstances leading up to Sonia's political ascent.
Citing Research for the Film Emergency
Explaining the background of her statements, Kangana stated that while conducting extensive research on Indian politics and the Gandhi family for her film 'Emergency', she came across several unusual patterns. She claimed there were too many coincidences in the sequence of events. According to her statements, following the entry of a mysterious foreign national into the family, Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi all died one after another, leaving only one option remaining for power.
Accusations Regarding Political Successors
Kangana further alleged that after the entry of the foreign national into the household, all potential political heirs faced tragic deaths. She wrote that the individual allegedly promoted foreign agendas and shed tears for terrorists while remaining at the helm of power for decades until 2014. Her posts drew widespread condemnation from Congress members who viewed the remarks as malicious and politically motivated.
Claims About Menka Gandhi and Cafeting Meeting
In subsequent social media updates, Kangana accused Sonia Gandhi of orchestrating the removal of Menka Gandhi from the household following Sanjay Gandhi's death using arbitrary reasons. She also touched upon the initial meeting between Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia at a foreign cafe, describing the sequence of events leading up to the family tragedies. She reiterated her stance that the sequence of deaths conveniently paved the way for Sonia Gandhi to control the government.
Police Investigation Underway
The series of aggressive social media posts and remarks prompted the Congress party to take immediate legal recourse, resulting in the police complaint in Himachal Pradesh. With the FIR now officially registered, the Shimla Police have taken over the probe to examine the contents of the posts and determine the subsequent legal steps required in the ongoing investigation.
