BJP MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh and actress Kangana Ranaut has received death threats. Before the release of Kangana’s film Emergency, a video is going viral on social media in which she is being threatened with beheading. Retweeting this video, Kangana has tagged the DGP of Maharashtra as well as the police of Himachal and Punjab and has sought their help. Let us tell you that Kangana Ranaut is playing the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film Emergency, which is releasing in theaters on 6 September. There is a lot of controversy over this film before its release.
What did the threats say?
A video surfaced on social media in which a man can be heard saying, “Aap apni picture release karti ho toh Sardar ne aapko chappal maarni hai. Lafa toh aapne kha liya. I am a very proud Indian. If I see you anywhere in my country and my Maharashtra, I am not just saying this as a Sikh and a proud Marathi, but all my Hindu, Christian and Muslim brothers will also welcome you with chappals.”
Another man in the video can be heard saying, “History cannot be changed. If they portray Sikhs as terrorists in the film, then remember what happened in the film. Remember who Satwant Singh and Beant Singh were. Those who point fingers at us, we just snap their fingers… If we can get heads chopped off, we can chop off heads too.”
Reaction from social media users
Soon after the video surfaced on social media, many users raised concerns about Kangana’s safety. One user wrote, “What is happening in our country? People are openly threatening the life of BJP MP and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, just because she portrayed the history of India. Is it wrong to tell the story of the Iron Lady of India, who is considered one of the strongest Prime Ministers of the country? Please increase your security. We are really worried about your safety.”
