Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut stated on August 3, 2026, that she has transitioned from a moderate Hindu to an awakened Hindu, claiming in a social media video that political alignments shift when individuals encounter Islamists, following recent backlash over her comments on Gen Z protesters.
Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament and actor Kangana Ranaut released a video on social media on Monday, August 3, 2026, addressing her ideological evolution while preparing to leave for Parliament. The Mandi MP stated that she previously considered herself a moderate Hindu
but now seeks to fully embrace the ideology associated with the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Ideological Journey and Statements on Hindu Identity in Parliament
In her video statement, recorded during the ongoing Monsoon session, the lawmaker discussed the political neutrality often seen among young people, particularly women working in the film industry. She remarked that many Hindu women in the entertainment sector maintain neutral stances on politics and religion during their youth.
“We have seen and known many Hindu daughters and sisters in the film industry… They may be Hindu, but they have no ideology about politics or religion. This is usually the case in youth. They are very neutral.”
Kangana Ranaut, BJP MP and actor
Ranaut further claimed that such perspectives often shift following exposure to specific ideological influences. According to syndicated reporting from theIANS feed, she asserted that individuals adopt leftist viewpoints after interacting with Islamists, adding that the Indian Constitution permits citizens to choose any religion or ideology they prefer.
Defending Past Actions and Responding to Social Media Criticism
The actor pushed back against critics who question her current political stance by pointing to her history in the entertainment industry, where she previously addressed issues such as nepotism, pay parity, and item numbers. She expressed frustration regarding public scrutiny of her past lifestyle choices.
“Today, I am being harassed. Since when did you become a Sanghi? I want to become a Sanghi. I want to become an awakened Hindu like BJP and RSS. I want to convert. Why can’t I convert?”
Kangana Ranaut, BJP MP
The 39-year-old politician argued that society holds female public figures to different standards, noting that critics frequently scrutinize past personal behavior to invalidate current political expressions. She maintained that women should possess the freedom to adopt a defined and disciplined ideological identity without facing perpetual judgment for their past.
Context Surrounding Recent Protests and Public Backlash
The video message follows a week of intense public debate sparked by remarks Ranaut made regarding young demonstrators at Jantar Mantar. Following protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, she criticized the language and demeanor of the participants, describing the protest reels as puke-inducing and referring to the demographic as generation gutter
.
Those comments triggered a strong backlash across social media platforms, with opposition figures and online critics condemning the language used against Gen Z protesters. CJP leaders responded to her statements by asserting that her remarks carried little weight, even among members of her own political party.