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Kangana says women marry 'Islamists', turn leftist; internet links it to Sonakshi

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Kangana says women marry 'Islamists', turn leftist; internet links it to Sonakshi
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Indian politician Kangana Ranaut has sparked controversy by suggesting that Hindu women who marry 'Islamists' adopt leftist ideologies. The comments have been widely interpreted as a veiled attack on fellow actor Sonakshi Sinha.

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The incident underscores the intersection of celebrity culture, religious identity, and political polarization in India.

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Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has once again sparked speculation that she is taking aim at actor Sonakshi Sinha, this time through a video in which she spoke about Hindu women, relationships, and her own evolving political and religious beliefs. In the video, Ranaut criticised what she described as some "Hindu betiyan" in the industry who, according to her, remain apolitical until they marry or become friends with "Islamist" men.The 40-year-old said people often resurface old videos of her dancing and partying whenever she raises concerns about the country's youth. Ranaut added that while she once considered herself a "moderate Hindu", she now aspires to be an "awakened Hindu", questioning why she should be criticised for changing her beliefs.

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