This is an archive article published on April 5, 2024

Kangana Ranaut faces backlash for calling Netaji Subash Chandra Bose India’s first PM

Ranaut suggested that Bose was denied entry into the country despite his pivotal role in securing India’s freedom

Kangana RanautHer interpretation sparked widespread trolling on social media.
2 min readNew DelhiApr 5, 2024 04:48 PM IST First published on: Apr 5, 2024 at 04:47 PM IST

Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut sparked controversy once again with her recent assertion at the Times Now Summit, wherein she labelled Netaji Subash Chandra Bose as India’s first prime minister.

In a video clip circulating on social media, Ranaut referred to Bose’s significant contributions to India’s independence struggle, citing his leadership roles within the Indian National Congress and the Forward Bloc. However, her remarks were swiftly met with criticism for historical inaccuracy.

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While attempting to elucidate Bose’s ‘absence’ post-Independence, Ranaut suggested he was denied entry into the country. Her interpretation sparked widespread trolling on social media platforms.

After the video went viral, netizens and other prominent political leaders and party members took to their social media accounts to express their views. Many even trolled her in the comments.

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