Kangana Ranaut, who is a BJP MP and actress, has recently sparked controversy with her statements about the caste-based census. Previously, she made headlines with her comments on the farmers’ protest. Now, she is in the news again for her views on the caste census.
In a recent interview with “The Lallantop,” Kangana echoed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s stance on unity, saying, “We should stay together and be good to each other. There should not be a caste-based census.” She questioned the need for such a census, stating, “Why do we need to know the caste of the people around us? If we haven’t gathered caste data until now, why is it necessary now?”
Kangana’s Views on the Caste Census
Kangana further elaborated, “The Prime Minister has said that there are only three castes: the poor, the farmers, and women. We should not focus on any other caste. We have seen examples like Ram Nath Kovind becoming the country’s first Dalit president and Draupadi Murmu becoming the first tribal woman president. Why don’t we focus on these achievements? While I support my party’s stance on reservations, I believe it’s more important to work for the safety of women, farmers, and the poor.”
She added, “If we want to move towards a developed India, we should only focus on the poor, women, and farmers. But if we want to burn the country, create hate, or fight among ourselves, then we should conduct a caste census.”
Congress Criticizes Kangana’s Statement
On the other hand, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate criticized Kangana’s remarks. She tweeted, “Once again, BJP MP Kangana said that there should be no caste census. Why should we know about caste? There is no such thing as caste around me. Madam, you are privileged, rich, a star, and a Member of Parliament. What do you know about the situation of a Dalit, backward, tribal, or poor general caste person? Listen to her full statement, and now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, break your silence. If not for us, at least tell your allies, like JDU and LJP’s Chirag Paswan, where you stand.”
