Kangana Ranaut on Gen Z: BJP MP Clarifies 'Generation Gutter' Remark, Says It Wasn't Meant for All Youth (Video)
Actor and BJP Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut posted a video statement on Instagram addressing the backlash over her recent comments labeling student protesters as "generation gutter". In her clarification, Ranaut defended her initial stance, arguing that her critique was directed at specific conduct during demonstrations rather than the entire generation.
Actor and BJP Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut posted a video statement on Instagram addressing the backlash over her recent comments labeling student protesters as "generation gutter". In her clarification, Ranaut defended her initial stance, arguing that her critique was directed at specific conduct during demonstrations rather than the entire generation.
In the video, Ranaut stated that her intention was to highlight unethical behavior displayed during recent street demonstrations. She claimed that public conduct should remain within societal and constitutional limits, stating that personal freedom ends where it infringes upon the rights and dignity of others. She added that basic civic sense and discipline are non-negotiable standards in any civilized society. Vishal Dadlani Criticises Those Shaming Gen-Z Over Bad Language After Kangana Ranaut’s Viral Posts, Says ‘You Earned the Gaalis’ (View Post).
Ranaut also distinguished between general youth and those participating in what she described as unseemly public behavior. She commended young innovators and students, citing examples such as the founders of space startup Skyroot Aerospace and hardworking NEET candidates as positive representatives of Gen Z. Furthermore, she accused media outlets and critics of focusing solely on controversial statements while ignoring her praise for high-achieving young individuals.
Addressing female protesters specifically, Ranaut rejected arguments suggesting women should not carry the burden of dignity or discipline. She questioned whether critics would teach their own children to act without boundaries, warning that discarding social decorum leads to regression rather than personal growth.
The controversy began earlier after Ranaut posted messages on social media reacting to videos of recent student-led demonstrations. In those posts, she used terms such as "generation gutter" and "puke-inducing" to describe the language and conduct of certain young participants. She criticized young women who she claimed demand complete independence without taking financial or moral accountability.
Kangana Ranaut Clarifies 'Generation Gutter' Remark
Her remarks drew swift criticism from political opponents and civil society groups. Opposition figures condemned her choice of words as unparliamentary and inappropriate for an elected representative, pointing out that public officials should engage constructively with the youth rather than resort to derogatory labels.
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