Kangana Ranaut, the BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh and a well-known film actress, has once again stirred controversy, this time causing embarrassment not only for the party but also for the people of Himachal. Her recent remarks about former U.S. President Donald Trump have sparked widespread condemnation across her home state, particularly among the voters of her own Lok Sabha constituency. These constituents, who entrusted her with the responsibility to elevate Himachal’s name on the national stage, feel deeply let down by statements that have instead brought disrepute.

The fallout has even put the BJP’s national president, J.P. Nadda—himself a well-entrenched leader of the hills—in a difficult position, as Kangana’s comments clash with the dignity and respect the state demands from its representatives. This episode raises urgent questions about Kangana’s priorities and the real impact of her public provocations on Himachal’s image and the party’s standing. Imagine the level of embarrassment for Nadda when quoted him saying that the national president has asked her to delete the remarks about Trump. She refuses to relent even as Nadda had summoned her twice during farmers’ stir as she had made offensive remarks about the farmers.

Minister Vikramaditya Singh’s Sarcastic Jibe

At this juncture, Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh—a political opponent who is always quick to pounce upon Kangana’s outbursts and vice versa —seized an opportunity to take a jibe at her, further aggravating the BJP's predicament. In a sarcastic tone, the minister endorsed Kangana’s comments on Trump, referring to her as his "elder sister who tried to speak the truth but was silenced." With a touch of mockery, he quipped, “Hum unke param mitar hain Na” (I am her great friend).Singh has frequently taken jabs at Ranaut, labelling her as the "queen of controversies."

Kangana Ranaut, the Bollywood icon-turned-politician and MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, has emerged as a double-edged sword for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). While her star power and fiery oratory attracted media attention and youth support, her repeated public outbursts have now become a source of acute embarrassment and unease for both the central leadership and the Himachal Pradesh unit of the party.

BJP Leaders’ Dilemma

Some of the top BJP leaders in Shimla and Delhi, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confided to this writer that repeated attempts at informal counselling and behind-the-scenes persuasion have proven futile. Kangana Ranaut continues to cross the proverbial ‘Lakshmana Rekha’ with impunity, often disregarding the party’s code of public decorum and discipline. Her outbursts, they admit, have left the leadership red-faced on multiple occasions, especially when her remarks veer into foreign policy, national history, or internal politics—areas where........

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