FIR against Kangana Ranaut in Himachal over Sonia Gandhi post:Retired Army captain files complaint; alleges it could cause unrest

BJP MP from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh and actress Kangana Ranaut is facing an FIR in Shimla over a social media post about Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and the Gandhi family. Retired Captain Atul Sharma had filed a complaint against Kangana with the Himachal Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP). The complaint was based on a post she shared on social media on November 10. He demanded that a criminal case be registered against her and that the matter be investigated within a fixed time. The complaint was sent from the DGP’s office to the Shimla SP’s office. It was then forwarded by post to Shimla West police station, where the police registered an FIR. According to the FIR, the investigation has been assigned to ASI Madan Lal. In his complaint, Atul Sharma described Kangana’s post as misleading, unverified and likely to create tension. He said the post could affect public peace and harmony in society. What allegations were made in the complaint? – Questions raised over Gandhi family deaths: Retired Captain Atul Sharma alleged that Kangana’s social media post linked the deaths of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi to Sonia Gandhi’s rise in politics. – Remarks about Sonia Gandhi: According to the complaint, Kangana referred to Sonia Gandhi as a “mysterious foreign national” and raised questions about her political influence after the deaths of Gandhi family members. – Objection to the ‘How convenient’ remark: The complainant objected to the phrase “How convenient” used in the post, alleging that it suggested a connection between the deaths of Gandhi family members and Sonia Gandhi’s political rise. The post also mentioned Maneka Gandhi’s separation from the family. – Concern over public unrest: Atul Sharma alleged that such remarks went beyond political criticism and could create hostility among people and disturb public peace. – Freedom of expression: The complaint stated that while the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, it does not allow people to spread unverified and inflammatory claims in its name. Citing these concerns, the retired captain demanded that a criminal case be registered against Kangana. What did Kangana say in her social media post? First statement: Sonia Gandhi did not accompany Rajiv Gandhi on the day of his assassination Kangana Ranaut reshared a post from her official Instagram account. The post claimed that Rajiv Gandhi wanted Sonia Gandhi to accompany him on the day he was assassinated, but she did not go with him. Kangana commented that Sonia Gandhi’s biography was like “shooting herself in the foot”. She said the book explained why Sonia had not accompanied Rajiv that day. The post cited reasons such as fatigue and lethargy for her decision not to go. Kangana also took a dig at Rahul Gandhi, saying he had inherited from his mother the art of getting himself into trouble. Second statement: Questions Sonia Gandhi’s alleged wealth In her next post, Kangana questioned how Sonia Gandhi became the world’s richest woman in 1991 without earning money. She also made claims about more than $2 billion being deposited in Swiss bank accounts in her name. She further questioned how Sonia Gandhi, whom she described as a poor Italian widow, became a billionaire and why her biography did not address these questions. Third statement: Raises questions about Rajiv Gandhi and Maneka Gandhi’s relationship Kangana shared an old interview in which Maneka Gandhi told Simi Garewal that she was not even allowed to sit at the dining table with the family. Reacting to it, Kangana questioned who was responsible for the rift between Maneka and Indira Gandhi. She pointed out that Maneka was widowed at the age of 22 and later had to leave the family home. Kangana also referred to Sonia Gandhi’s biography, which reportedly linked Maneka’s exit to her friendship with opposition leaders. She questioned who wanted Maneka out of the family, adding that Rajiv Gandhi had earlier said he did not want to enter politics. Fourth statement: Questions deaths in the Gandhi family After Sonia Gandhi’s book was released, Kangana said she had researched the Gandhi family while making her film Emergency. She questioned the series of deaths in the family after Sonia Gandhi’s arrival. She referred to the assassinations of Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, and claimed that Sonia Gandhi was left as the only contender for the Prime Minister’s post. Kangana also questioned whether the events were just coincidences. ​