Shimla: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has been booked by Himachal Pradesh Police for allegedly sharing an objectionable and provocative social media post targeting Sonia Gandhi and her family. The FIR was registered following a complaint by retired Captain Atul Sharma, who alleged that the post could disturb public peace and promote hatred.
The controversy centres on an Instagram post shared by Kangana on November 10. According to the complaint, the post contained provocative references to the deaths of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, while making indirect allegations against Sonia Gandhi.
Controversial remarks about Sonia Gandhi
In the post, Kangana allegedly referred to Sonia Gandhi as a foreign national who entered the Gandhi family and suggested that the deaths of Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi paved the way for her to emerge as the sole political successor.
The post also alleged that Sonia Gandhi promoted foreign agendas and extended sympathy to terrorists. It further claimed that she continued to wield influence over the government for decades until the political change in 2014.
These remarks triggered criticism, with the complainant alleging that they could create communal and social tensions.
Complaint sent to DGP by email
Retired Captain Atul Sharma reportedly sent an email complaint to the Himachal Pradesh Director General of Police on the evening of November 12.
He expressed concern that such content could spread hatred and disturb social harmony. He also sought an immediate cyber forensic examination of the Instagram post.
Shimla Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh confirmed that a case had been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) based on the complaint.
Police are currently investigating the matter.
The controversy has also drawn attention because Kangana’s post appeared on the same day Sonia Gandhi’s autobiography, Belonging: A Journey of Love, was released.
