Renowned Bollywood actress turned politician, Kangana Ranaut, finds herself at the center of a heated debate following her recent declaration during an interview, where she referred to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose as India’s first Prime Minister. Despite facing a barrage of criticism and online trolling, Ranaut has stood firm, defending her historical interpretation amidst the swirling controversy.
Ranaut’s statement surfaced during a conversation at the Times Now Summit, where she unequivocally asserted, “When we gained independence, where did the first Prime Minister of India, Subhash Chandra Bose, go?” The comment quickly spread across social media platforms, igniting a flurry of reactions and discussions over the accuracy of her historical claims.
Why is Navika Kumar supporting #KanganaRanaut’s argument? pic.twitter.com/j4oIfhX1F0
— newslaundry (@newslaundry) April 3, 2024
The Congress party joined the chorus of criticism, seizing the opportunity to mock Kangana Ranaut’s statement by sharing the viral video clip on their official social media handle. In response to the uproar, Ranaut took to Instagram Stories to share a news article highlighting Subhash Chandra Bose’s self-proclamation as the Prime Minister of Azad Hind in 1943, accompanied by a terse message aimed at her detractors.
All those who are giving me gyan on first PM of Bharata do read this screen shot here’s some general knowledge for the beginners, all those geniuses who are asking me to get some education must know that I have written, acted, directed a film called Emergency which primarily… pic.twitter.com/QN0jD3rMfu
— Kangana Ranaut (Modi Ka Parivar) (@KanganaTeam) April 5, 2024
Despite the ridicule and pushback, Ranaut remained resolute in her stance, doubling down on her assertion through a tweet, where she shared a screenshot of a news article corroborating Bose’s
declaration as the first Prime Minister. In her tweet, Ranaut fired back at critics, asserting her authority on the subject matter due to her involvement in the film “Emergency,” which delves into the history of the Nehru family.
Kangana Ranaut’s response
While Ranaut’s historical interpretation continues to be debated, it’s essential to note that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, a prominent figure in India’s struggle for independence, did indeed declare himself as the Prime Minister of Azad Hind in 1943. However, the official position of the first Prime Minister of independent India was held by Jawaharlal Nehru, appointed in 1951 following India’s independence from British rule.
As the controversy rages on, Ranaut’s unwavering stance underscores her determination to defend her viewpoint, further fueling discussions on historical accuracy and interpretation in the public domain.
