Union Minister Chirag Paswan Responds to Kangana Ranaut’s Farm Laws Comment

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 26: Union Minister Chirag Paswan reacted to Mandi Lok Sabha MP Kangana Ranaut’s statement on farm laws, calling her “new to politics” and emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the party’s stance over personal views. Paswan stated, “I am not upset with Kangana, but she isn’t just an artist now but also a member of a political party. I accept the fact that you might have your own personal opinion, but when you are part of a political party, it becomes your responsibility to put forward the topics of that party…she is new to politics, and she is taking time to understand things, but she is intelligent, and she will understand these things soon.”

Earlier, Kangana Ranaut had suggested that the three farm laws, which were repealed after prolonged farmer protests, should be reinstated. On Wednesday, she issued a public apology and expressed regret over her statement, acknowledging that her comments could be controversial. She said, “I know this statement could be controversial, but the three farm laws should be brought back. Farmers themselves should demand it.”

After the BJP stated that her comments were “not authorized,” Kangana retracted her remarks and issued an apology. She added that moving forward, she will ensure her views align with the party’s stance rather than representing her personal opinions. In a self-made video posted on X, she said, “When farmer’s laws were proposed, a lot of people came out in support of them, but with a lot of sensitivity, our Prime Minister retracted those laws, so it is the responsibility of all the workers of his party to respect his words. I will also have to keep one thing in mind that now I am not an artist but a BJP worker. My opinions will not just be mine but will represent the party’s stand. So if I have hurt anyone’s sentiments with my thoughts, I regret it and take my words back.”

BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia stated on Tuesday that Ranaut’s remarks are her personal opinion and do not reflect the BJP’s stance on the farm bills. He added, “Kangana Ranaut is not authorised to make such a statement on behalf of the BJP, and it doesn’t depict the BJP’s view on the farm bills. We disapprove of this statement.” Last month, the BJP distanced itself from Ranaut’s statement about the farmers’ agitation and asked her to refrain from making such comments in the future.