Kangana Ranaut Faces FIR Over Controversial Social Media Posts

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut is facing legal scrutiny after the Himachal Pradesh Police registered an FIR against her for allegedly inflammatory social media posts about the Gandhi family. The complaint, filed by a retired captain, claims her remarks could disturb public peace and contain misleading information. The investigation is underway as Ranaut's comments have sparked significant controversy, particularly regarding her insinuations about Sonia Gandhi's citizenship and the deaths of prominent political figures. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions in Indian politics and the impact of social media on public discourse.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 14, 2026, 15:57 IST

FIR Filed Against Kangana Ranaut

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Shimla, Nov 14: The Himachal Pradesh Police have initiated a First Information Report (FIR) against BJP MP Kangana Ranaut in Shimla due to her social media comments aimed at the Gandhi family. This action follows a complaint that claims her statements were "inflammatory" and could disrupt public order.

The FIR was filed on Friday, November 13, based on a complaint from retired Captain Atul Sharma, a Shimla resident. The report has been registered under Sections 196(1)(b), 353(2), and 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Sharma's complaint alleges that Ranaut posted a series of messages on her verified social media account on November 10, which he characterized as containing "highly inflammatory insinuations" regarding the deaths of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her sons, Sanjay Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi.

The complaint also highlighted remarks made about Sonia Gandhi, the Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP), who was referred to in the posts as a "mysterious foreign national".

According to Sharma, the posts suggested that Sonia Gandhi had entered the Gandhi family before the deaths of its members, implying that this sequence of events allowed her to assume control of the government. The posts allegedly included the phrase, "How convenient."

Additionally, the complaint pointed out Ranaut's claims regarding the aftermath of Sanjay Gandhi's death, alleging that his wife, Maneka Gandhi, was "thrown out" of the family home.

Sharma argued that Ranaut's social media activity transcended mere political critique, representing a deliberate effort to spread "inflammatory" narratives. He expressed concern that such content could incite public animosity, disturb peace, and foster discord among various groups.

The complaint also asserted that the posts contained misleading information.

In response to the FIR, the Himachal Pradesh Police have commenced an investigation into the allegations against the BJP MP, with the claims made in the complaint currently under review.

This incident follows Ranaut's recent remarks questioning the timing of Sonia Gandhi's acquisition of Indian citizenship, linking it to her marriage and her decision to become an Indian citizen in 1983. She has made several accusations against Sonia Gandhi, including in an Instagram Story where she referred to her as a 'mysterious foreign national'.