Kangana Ranaut posts Modi-like selfie video, defends calling CJP protesters 'gutter'

Kangana Ranaut has posted a selfie-style video on Instagram, saying she was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's videos, as she defended her controversial remarks against the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protesters. The actor-MP reiterated that she was objecting to what she described as inappropriate behaviour during the demonstrations and wished her followers on Guru Purnima.In the Instagram video, posted on Guru Purnima, Ranaut said she was speaking out against what she described as "obscene behaviour" during the CJP-led protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, and insisted that such conduct should not be normalised.Sharing the post on Instagram, Kangana wrote, "Taking inspiration from our PM ji and posting a selfie video. Do let me know your thoughts about my thoughts he he Also Guru Purnima ki hardik shubhkamnaein (sic)."Addressing journalists, Ranaut said she had objected to protesters displaying behaviour that she believed was inappropriate in public spaces, especially in front of children, women and elderly people. She argued that society should not accept conduct that, in her view, exposed young people to sexually explicit language or behaviour. The actor also accused sections of the media of focusing only on the controversy surrounding her remarks while ignoring what she described as her appreciation for students and young achievers. She said she had praised Indian startups and congratulated NEET aspirants, adding that many young people around her, including members of her own team and family, were hardworking and responsible.In the video, Ranaut also responded to criticism from some commentators who questioned why women should bear the burden of maintaining dignity and discipline. Rejecting that argument, she said discipline and respect for social boundaries were not optional but essential for living in society. Take a look at the video here: She further argued that individual freedom should not infringe on the rights and sentiments of others. According to Ranaut, public behaviour must remain within constitutional and social limits, adding that people should be mindful of the feelings of others, whether towards family members, religious figures or political leaders.The actor also criticised what she referred to as "feminazis", alleging that they were encouraging young people to embrace behaviour that she described as regressive rather than promoting personal growth and responsibility. Referring to Guru Purnima, she urged people to follow the teachings of their mentors and strive for self-improvement instead of what she called "animalistic tendencies". She concluded the video by extending Guru Purnima wishes to her followers.Ranaut's latest remarks come amid an ongoing online war of words with Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das. Earlier this week, Das criticised the Queen actor, claiming that even members of her own party did not take her seriously. Ranaut responded by questioning his credentials as a student, calling him "useless and unemployed" in a series of Instagram Stories while defending her own achievements before entering politics.The public sparring follows weeks of exchanges between Ranaut and CJP leaders over the nationwide agitation that erupted over irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination. While the protests have ended, the disagreement between the actor-politician and the organisation has continued on social media.- EndsPublished By: shweta keshriPublished On: Jul 29, 2026 13:47 IST