Kangana Ranaut slams SP MP for calling Rana Sanga a traitor
Kangana Ranaut condemned SP MP Ramji Lal Suman for calling 16th-century Rajput king Rana Sanga a traitor, stating that Rana Sanga symbolizes self-respect and freedom. Following Suman's controversial remarks, violence erupted at his residence in Agra, with stone-pelting and vandalism reported. Many have demanded an apology from Suman, while SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accused CM Yogi Adityanath of consenting to the attack.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kangana Ranaut condemned Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ramji Lal Suman remarks on 16th-century Rajput king Rana Sanga and said that Rana Sanga is a symbol of self-respect and freedom
"Rana Sanga is a symbol of self-respect and freedom. These are the warriors because of whom we exist today...Our freedom fighters are a kind of a great heritage of ours, so insulting them like this, running some agenda every day on them, is very wrong...I feel that those who have done this should apologise," Ranaut told reporters outside Parliament premises.
Kangana Ranuat remarks came after Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman sparked controversy with his statement on Rana Sanga, a 16th-century Rajput king, calling him a "traitor" for allegedly bringing Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty, to defeat Ibrahim Lodi.
Following Suman's statement, violence erupted at his residence in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday as unidentified individuals resorted to stone-pelting, smashing window panes, and vandalising vehicles parked outside.
Rana Sanga, also known as Sangram Singh I, was the ruler of Mewar from 1508 to 1528 and is revered for his bravery and sacrifices. Suman's statement has been widely criticised, with many calling for an apology and action against him.
Agra Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sanjeev Tyagi said that the people resorted to pelting stones, breaking window panes and vandalising vehicles parked outside of the MP's house, following Ramji Lal Suman's statement.
"Some people belonging to Karni Sena got angry after a statement of Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman. They went to his residence, pelted stones and broke glasses. Several people have been taken into custody. The entire incident is being investigated. Some police officials were also injured in the incident," ACP Tyagi said.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who was also in the district during the attack, gave consent for this attack.
Akhilesh Yadav said, "The incident with Ramji Lal Suman is sad and should be condemned. Ramji Lal Suman is a Dalit MP and has a lot of experience and his residence was attacked when the Chief Minister himself was in the district. This attack took place with the consent of the Chief Minister of UP."