Kangana Ranaut, known for her outspoken views, has once again stirred controversy with her recent remarks. During a Times Now event on March 27, shortly after announcing her candidacy for MP from Mandi with the BJP, a clip of Kangana’s interview went viral on social media. In the clip, she asserts that Subhash Chandra Bose, not Jawaharlal Nehru, was India’s first Prime Minister after gaining independence.
Kangana stated, “When we gained independence, where did the first Prime Minister of India, Subhash Chandra Bose, go?” When reminded that Bose was not the Prime Minister, she raised questions about his disappearance, theorizing about his fate. She claimed that Bose fought for India’s independence against Japan and Germany but was not allowed to return to India.
However, historical records indicate that Subhash Chandra Bose died on August 18, 1945, while India gained independence on August 15, 1947, with Jawaharlal Nehru as its first Prime Minister.
Kangana’s comments have elicited strong reactions online, with many criticizing her historical inaccuracies. Some have sarcastically suggested voting for her in Mandi for more such “jokes,” while others have expressed concern about her potential influence on education if she were to hold a ministerial position.
