Kangana reacts to calls for government change:Says, ‘India needs PM Modi amid global tensions’; expresses grief over Kolkata stampede

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut took a dig at the Opposition on Sunday over its calls for a change in government. Speaking to the media in Raipur, she said the Opposition’s actions were repeatedly reminding people why India needed leadership like that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Referring to the violence in France and fears of a possible Third World War, Kangana said the country needed strong leadership amid the current global situation. She also expressed grief over the stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata. Cited violence in France When asked about the Opposition’s demands for a change in government, Kangana said its actions were making people realise the importance of strong leadership. Referring to the events in France, she said people had witnessed what happened there on Saturday night. She claimed that historical buildings had been set ablaze, properties damaged and looting reported. Kangana said that amid global instability and fears of a possible Third World War, the Opposition was repeatedly showing why India needed PM Modi’s leadership. Need for strong leadership amid global challenges During her interaction, Kangana Ranaut also referred to the international tensions and global conflicts currently unfolding. She said that when countries around the world were facing internal unrest and war-like conditions, India needed a stable and strong government. She said the people of the country were discerning and were watching the kind of statements being made. Kangana expressed hope that citizens would give priority to the country’s security and stability. Expressed grief over Kolkata Durga Puja stampede, advised people to avoid crowds During a media interaction, Kangana Ranaut expressed grief over the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata. Nineteen people were killed and 25 injured in the stampede that broke out when the crowd suddenly swelled at the pandal in north Kolkata during rain on Saturday evening. Calling the incident extremely tragic, Kangana appealed to citizens to avoid visiting excessively crowded places during festivals so that such incidents could be prevented. Police have arrested seven people, including the secretary and vice-president of the puja committee. A case of culpable homicide has been registered against them.