– BJP quickly distances itself from Kangana Ranaut’s comments on farmers’ protest, instructs her not to make unauthorized statements
– Opposition criticizes Ranaut’s comments as a gross insult to farmers, demands unconditional apology
– BJP reprimands Ranaut ahead of Haryana Assembly elections, Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar welcomes decision
– Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes BJP for insulting farmers, questions government’s stand on MSP and relief for martyred farmers
– Farmers’ organizations demand disciplinary action against Ranaut, threaten public boycott if apology not issued
– Ranaut has a history of making controversial statements, including comparisons of Mumbai to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and comments on India’s independence and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
– In separate news, Rahul Gandhi speaks with Kashmiri women about education, employment, politics, and marriage