Watch: UP cop snatches Kangana Ranaut effigy, runs as Congress workers chase
A UP Police inspector seized a Kangana Ranaut effigy during a Congress protest in Lucknow, sparking a viral confrontation. The protest was organized in response to the BJP MP's controversial remarks regarding women protesters involved in the NEET-UG paper leak agitation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of political rhetoric, public protest, and police intervention in Indian political discourse.
LUCKNOW: A dramatic moment unfolded during a Congress protest against BJP MP Kangana Ranaut in Lucknow when a police inspector snatched away the actor-politician's effigy moments before it was set ablaze and ran from the spot.A video of the incident has since surfaced and is being widely shared on social media.The viral video shows a UP Police inspector suddenly grabbing a part of the effigy from the protesters before running away, as Congress workers chase him and raise slogans.The protest comes amid a political storm over Ranaut's remarks on Gen Z women who participated in protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.Referring to women protesters, the BJP MP had questioned their conduct and used the term "generation gutter", triggering sharp criticism from opposition parties and student groups.Following the backlash, Ranaut released a video on Instagram defending her remarks.She said her comments were directed at the behaviour of certain protesters and…
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