"I Was A Moderate Hindu. Now I Want To Become Awakened": Kangana Ranaut
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has publicly declared her transition from a 'moderate Hindu' to an 'awakened Hindu' aligned with BJP and RSS ideologies. She criticized fellow industry members for lacking ideological clarity.
Why it matters
This statement highlights the increasing intersection of Bollywood celebrity culture and hardline political ideology in India.
Known for her unapologetic takes on social and political issues, Bollywood actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has admitted that she once used to be a "moderate Hindu" but has now transitioned into what she calls an "awakened Hindu."Taking to Instagram, Ranaut said she wouldn't defend herself against claims made by her critics about her past but asserted that she now wants to "convert" to a more "defined" path."Yes, I was a moderate Hindu. Today, I am being harassed (and asked) since when did you become a Sanghi? I want to become a Sanghi. I want to become an awakened Hindu on the lines of BJP and RSS ideologies.
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