'Neither Permitted Nor Authorised..': BJP Distances Itself From Kangana Ranaut's Comment On Farmers' Movement

Delhi, August 26: The BJP on Monday (August 26) expressed disagreement with party MP Kangana Ranaut's controversial remarks on farmers protest.

The party issued a statement and said that Kangana Ranaut is neither permitted nor authorised to make statements on party's policy.

The BJP also shared that Kangana Ranaut has been directed not to make such statement in future.

"The Bharatiya Janata Party is committed to follow the principles of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas' and social harmony," the party statement added. 

Kangana in a statement had reportedly suggested that the farmers' protests could have led to a situation akin to Bangladesh if the government had not taken strict measures. The comment had kicked up a row and the party released a statement distancing itself from the comment.

AIKS Condemns Ranaut's Remarks On Farmers' Protests

The All India Kisan Sabha on Monday condemned BJP Lok Sabha MP and actor Kangana Ranaut for suggesting that the farmers' protests against the three farm laws which were withdrawn could have led to a Bangladesh-like situation in the country had the top leadership not been "strong enough."

In a video shared by the Mandi MP on X, she alleged that "bodies were hanging and rapes were taking place" during the farmers' protest, reported PTI.