NEW DELHI: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) continued to distance itself even after Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut‘s apologised for “bring back three farm laws” remark which caused a major outcry by the opppostion. BJP national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill labelled her comments as “baseless and illogical.” Shergill said that Kangana’s “illogical statements” is damaging the party’s good work done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the welfare of Punjab.
Shergill who’s remarks came merely an hour after Kangana had apologised also added that the PM’s bond, with the Famers of Punjab, should not be seen through the lens of “irresponsible comments being made by one MP”.
“As a Punjabi I must say that Miss Kangana Ranaut consistent rant, useless, baseless and illogical statements against the Sikh community,” Shergill said.
“There should not be any doubt that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bond with Punjab with the farmer of Punjab with Punjabiyat is an unbreakable bond, unshakable bond,” he added.
Prior to sharing the video clip, Ranaut clarified her stance on the farm laws, stating that her views were personal and did not reflect the official position of her political party. In a post on X, she wrote, “Absolutely, my views on farmers’ laws are personal and they don’t represent party’s stand on those Bills. Thanks.”
This was not the first time that the BJP distanced itself from Kangana’s comments, earlier party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia had said that the Mandi MP was not authorized to make such statements on behalf of the BJP.
“I want to make it clear that this statement is a personal statement of her. Kangana Ranaut is not authorised to make such a statement on behalf of BJP and it doesn’t depict BJP’s view on the farm bills. We disapprove of this statement,” Bhatia had said.
Kangana had stoked major controversy when she claimed that the three farm laws that were recently repealed following protests by farmer groups. In a conversation with reporters, Ranaut expressed her belief that the farmers who suffered losses due to the protests should be compensated for their setbacks.