Actor and BJP MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the “world’s biggest feminist.” She said the PM has been working tirelessly for women’s welfare ever since he took office, yet he has never boasted about his efforts.

Kangana’s praise for PM Modi

In an interview with Hauterrfly, Kangana said, “Modi ji se bada feminist mujhe nahi lagta is world mein koi hain! Ek toh wo jaise hi pehle aaye yaha jo samasya hain toilet ki, sabse pehle aake hi unhone wo banwaye… toh logo ne kaha ki kya gusalkhana banwa rahe ho? Unhone sabse pehle woh kaam kiya! Phir dusra kaam unhone gas-chulhe diye, ki woh pehle toh lakdi laye phir khana banaye? Phir unke account khulwaye… unka reservation kiya.”
She explained that after becoming PM, Modi first addressed the problem of toilets in villages. He then introduced gas stoves so women would not have to gather wood before cooking. He also ensured women opened bank accounts and provided them political reservations.

A ‘silent feminist’

Kangana added, “Aise anginat kaam… I don't want to make it preachy but mujhe lagta hain unse jyada bada feminist maine toh life main nahi dekha. Uske upar se kabhi ye cheez nahi dikhana ki haan hum bohot bade feminist hain. He is a silent feminist.” She praised his countless initiatives for women and noted that he never showcases his feminist approach publicly.

Political and film career

Kangana won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Mandi on a BJP ticket, defeating Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh by 74,755 votes. In films, her last appearance was in Emergency, a project she also directed.