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Himachal Minister Jairam Thakur calls FIR on Kangana Ranaut a political vendetta
✍️ ANI News
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 04:31 PM
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Himachal Pradesh minister Jairam Thakur alleged that the FIR filed against actress Kangana Ranaut for her comments on Sonia Gandhi is a politically motivated vendetta by the Sukhu administration.
Himachal Pradesh senior minister Jairam Thakur on Tuesday accused the state government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of using a criminal complaint as a tool of political retaliation. The FIR, registered against Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, stems from her recent remarks that criticised veteran Congress leader Sonia Gandhi.
Ranaut's comments, made during a public appearance, sparked a flurry of reactions on social media and prompted a complaint by a local party worker, leading the police to file the case. Thakur said the move was not about law and order but about sending a message to dissenting voices.
In his statement, Thakur described the FIR as a "political vendetta" aimed at silencing opposition and warned that such actions could erode democratic norms in the state. He called for the case to be withdrawn and for the government to focus on development rather than partisan battles.
The Sukhu administration has not issued an official response as of now, and legal experts note that the FIR will be examined by the courts to determine its merit. The episode adds to the growing tension between the ruling party and vocal critics in Himachal Pradesh.
Ranaut's comments, made during a public appearance, sparked a flurry of reactions on social media and prompted a complaint by a local party worker, leading the police to file the case. Thakur said the move was not about law and order but about sending a message to dissenting voices.
In his statement, Thakur described the FIR as a "political vendetta" aimed at silencing opposition and warned that such actions could erode democratic norms in the state. He called for the case to be withdrawn and for the government to focus on development rather than partisan battles.
The Sukhu administration has not issued an official response as of now, and legal experts note that the FIR will be examined by the courts to determine its merit. The episode adds to the growing tension between the ruling party and vocal critics in Himachal Pradesh.