Agra: BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut skipped her summons before the MP-MLA Court in Agra court for the sixth time on Thursday over her remarks on the protesting farmers and allegedly using objectionable language against the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
However, her advocate Anushree Chaudhary appeared before the court on her behalf on Thursday seeking more time. The court scheduled March 18 as the next hearing date. In this case, on the court's order, the New Agra police station has also submitted its report.
Agra's plaintiff senior Congress leader and advocate Ramashankar Sharma had filed the case against the Lok Sabha member representing Mandi in Himachal Pradesh in the Special Judge MP-MLA Court here on September 11, 2024, under the sections of treason and national insult.
Sharma alleged that during an interview session on August 26, 2024, Kangana termed the farmers agitating against the Centre as murderers. According to him, objectionable language was also used about Mahatma Gandhi.
Senior Advocate Sharma, President of Rajiv Gandhi Bar Association in Agra, had sent a complaint to the Agra Police Commissioner and New Agra Police Station in-charge on August 31, 2024.
Advocate Sharma said, "I am deeply hurt by the controversial statement of BJP MP Kangana. I am from a farming family. I worked in the fields with my father. I was associated with agriculture for about 30 years before becoming a lawyer. I have full respect and reverence for the country, farmers and Mahatma Gandhi."
"No one is allowed to make indecent comments against the farmers of the country and insult the non-violence principle of Mahatma Gandhi. Kangana made indecent comments about lakhs of farmers in the country, which is not tolerable," he added.
"This is a serious crime like treason and insult to the nation. In this case, I am demanding to register a case of treason and insult to the nation against Kangana," Sharma added.
Previously, senior advocate Durgvijay Singh Bhaiya had said that the notices issued by MP-MLA Court Judge Anuj Kumar Singh were served on the MP's addresses in Delhi and Kullu-Manali in Himachal Pradesh, but she did not appear before the court, nor did any advocate come on her behalf.
On September 25, making an apology for the remark, Kangana posted a video on her 'X' platform and said that she would take back her words. She also said that if anyone is disappointed with her words, then she will regret it.
It was seen in the video clip that Kangana was saying, "I am not only an actress but also a BJP MP. I am sorry to whoever has been hurt by my statement."
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