Bollywood MP Kangana Ranaut Slapped by CISF Constable at Chandigarh Airport Over Alleged Disrespect Towards Farmers
Desk Report, June 06, 2024: In a startling incident at Chandigarh airport, Bollywood actor and newly elected Member of Parliament from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, was slapped by a female Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable. The altercation reportedly occurred due to alleged disrespect towards farmers.
Ranaut, who recently secured a seat in the Lok Sabha elections from Mandi, was preparing to board a flight to Delhi when the incident unfolded. The CISF constable involved was identified as Kulwinder Kaur. According to witnesses, Kaur slapped Ranaut, citing the actor’s disrespect towards farmers, a reference to the 15-month-long farmers’ protests in 2021 which culminated in the repeal of controversial farm laws.
Footage captured by onlookers showed Ranaut being escorted by security officers towards the security check-in area, where she was seen conversing with CISF personnel. The incident has prompted an internal review, with the CISF Commandant acknowledging the situation. Kaur is currently being questioned. Local police were also alerted by one of Ranaut’s aides.
Upon arrival in Delhi, Ranaut refrained from addressing the media. Earlier in the day, she had posted a photo on Instagram with the caption, “On my way to parliament. Mandi ki sansad.” It is noteworthy that during her election campaign, farmers had blocked her convoy in Chandigarh as she was en route to Mandi.
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