NEW DELHI: After the BJP distanced itself from
Kangana Ranaut's "bring back three farm laws" remark, the Mandi MP reacted to the party's stand, saying her views on the now-rolled-back farm laws were "personal" and did not represent the party's take.
"Absolutely, my views on farmers' laws are personal and they don't represent party's stand on those Bills. Thanks," Kangana wrote on X while clearing her stand.
Also read: Kangana in dock again, BJP condemns MP's remarks on farm lawsKangana's reply was to BJP spokesperson
Gaurav Bhatia's statement clarifying that she was "not authorised to make such a statement on behalf of the BJP".
"On the social media platforms, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's statement on the farm bills that was withdrawn by central govt, is going viral. 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," Gauvrav Bhatia said in a clip posted by news agency ANI.
Ranaut has stoked a controversy by saying the three farm laws, which were repealed after protests by farm groups, should be brought back.
Talking to reporters, Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut had said, "I think the losses that farmers have faced should be compensated. It could be controversial, but I believe the losses should be compensated, and farmers themselves should demand this so that they do not face setbacks."
"In the development of the country, farmers are our pillar of strength. So, I want them to appeal themselves that the three laws, which were objected to by only a few states, should be reconsidered keeping in mind the interests of all farmers. I fold my hands and request that these laws be reconsidered for the benefit of all farmers," she added.
Soon after Kangana's remarks, the opposition launched a scathing attack against BJP and said that the grand old party would never let this happen.
Sharing Kangana's video on X,
Congress said "these black laws will (never be brought back now)... no matter how hard Modi and his MPs try".
The Aam Aadmi Party also condemned Kangana's comments, accusing BJP of deliberately using its MPs to make provocative statements and creating social tension.
AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang said that discussing the reinstating of the "black agricultural laws is an insult to millions of farmers and the 750 martyred farmers in the country".
He also called on PM Modi to respond and urged him to take immediate action against Kangana if he truly stands with the farmers.