New Delhi: BJP leader and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut stirred a major controversy today with her now-deleted social media post comparing former US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In her initial post, Ranaut wrote, “Donald Trump is the world’s alpha male, but Modi ji is the father of all alpha males.” However, she later deleted the post and shared another message stating that BJP National President JP Nadda had instructed her to remove it.
“Respected national president Shri @JPNadda ji called and asked me to delete the tweet I had posted regarding Trump asking Apple CEO Tim Cook not to manufacture in India. I regret posting that very personal opinion of mine. As per instructions, I immediately deleted it from Instagram as well,” she said in her follow-up post.
What Triggered the Controversy?
The deleted post was a quote-retweet of a discussion about Apple CEO Tim Cook’s investments in India, where Trump had reportedly expressed displeasure over manufacturing moving to India. Ranaut’s remark, calling Trump an “alpha male” while elevating PM Modi as the “father of all alpha males,” drew mixed reactions.
Possible Reasons Behind the Deletion:
Political analysts suggest multiple interpretations:
1. Diplomatic Sensitivity: With Trump eyeing a second term as US President and PM Modi securing a third term, the comparison may have been seen as unnecessary provocation.
2. Party Discipline: The BJP may have found the informal tone inappropriate for a leader representing the party.
3. Misinterpretation Risk: The post could have been misconstrued as diminishing PM Modi’s stature by comparing him to Trump.
Public Reaction:
While some supporters praised her boldness, others criticized the post as “undignified” and “unnecessary.” The swift deletion after Nadda’s intervention indicates the BJP’s cautious approach toward international remarks.
As of now, neither the BJP nor JP Nadda has issued an official statement on the matter. Kangana Ranaut, known for her outspoken views, has often made headlines for her political commentary. This incident, however, highlights the fine line between personal opinions and political diplomacy.
