# Kangana Ranaut calls Gen Z India’s ‘biggest strength’ after U-turn

2026-08-08T05:57:00+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

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BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Friday praised Gen Z as the country's 'biggest strength' while speaking to media outside Parliament. The remark marks a sharp reversal from her earlier comments criticising the generation, which had sparked a backlash online. Ranaut's change of tack comes days after her controversial remarks about the Chief Justice of India (CJI) drew flak. The actor-politician did not explain the reversal but struck a conciliatory tone. The episode highlights how political figures adjust their public messaging when faced with sustained criticism.

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