Congress Demands BJP Stand on Kangana Ranaut’s Gen Z Comments

Opposition Labels MP’s Remarks as Attack on Youth Dignity

The All India Congress Committee has officially challenged the BJP national leadership to declare whether recent comments by MP Kangana Ranaut represent the party’s formal ideology. Speaking at a press conference in Shimla on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, national spokesperson Kuldeep Rathore condemned the lawmaker's description of Gen Z and female students. Mr. Rathore noted that the MP used disparaging terms, including the word gutter, to characterize the appearance and conduct of young women involved in recent demonstrations.

Demands for Disciplinary Action

The controversy follows protests in Lucknow on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, where police intervened as Congress workers demonstrated against the MP's rhetoric. Mr. Rathore argued that such language from an elected representative, specifically a female Member of Parliament, violates the self-respect of women across the nation. He specifically targeted the BJP’s internal oversight, raising several key points:

• Whether the BJP National President formally endorses the MP’s views.
• The current lack of disciplinary measures taken against the lawmaker.
• The potential that silence from leadership confirms a party-wide mindset of disrespect toward students.

Escalating Political Tension

According to the Congress spokesperson, the federal government's perceived arrogance has driven youth to public protest. Mr. Rathore asserted that the Congress party would act as a vigilant opposition rather than a silent witness if the government continues to suppress students and young activists. The timeline of events indicates a sharpening of friction between the major parties following Ranaut's July 2026 statements regarding the character of modern protestors.

Source: The Hindu — Home