A controversy erupted after BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut posted a comment on social media comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to former US President Donald Trump, calling him the "father of all alpha men." The post triggered widespread reactions online. Following the backlash, Kangana has now deleted the post, citing a request from BJP national president JP Nadda.
In a new statement posted on social media, Kangana clarified the reason behind removing the post. “JP Nadda sir called me and asked me to delete my response to Trump’s statement about Apple CEO Tim Cook and India. I have deleted the post immediately and regret that I posted it based on my personal opinion,” she said.
The controversy stemmed from Donald Trump’s recent remark in which he said, “I told Apple CEO Tim Cook not to build factories in India. We are not interested in that. India should take care of itself.” Reacting to this, Kangana had earlier praised Prime Minister Modi in comparison to Trump, a move that drew criticism across social and political circles.
With elections nearing, the BJP leadership appears to be exercising caution over statements made by its members, especially those that may spark international or diplomatic tensions. Kangana’s prompt deletion of the post following JP Nadda’s intervention highlights the party's internal efforts to manage public communication more tightly.