# Kangana Ranaut calls Gen Z ‘strength’ days after ‘gutter’ remark

2026-08-07T14:57:09+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

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BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Friday praised Gen Z as India's 'biggest strength' and 'ambassadors of culture,' days after calling protesters 'generation gutter.' Speaking outside Parliament, she credited RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's wisdom for her change of heart. Bhagwat had said Thursday that young protesters should not be labelled anti-national. Ranaut had sparked outrage with videos calling Gen Z protesters 'puke inducing' and 'crass.' She specifically targeted young Hindu women, calling them 'westernised' and 'generation gutter.' Her U-turn comes as she prepares to defend the government's record on youth issues.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/after-calling-gen-z-generation-gutter-kangana-ranaut-takes-u-turn-and-now-says-they-are-strength-of-our-country-101786099732760.html>
- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/news/report/from-generation-gutter-to-indias-strength-kanganas-u-turn-on-gen-z/20260807.htm>

Tags: BJP, Gen Z, Kangana Ranaut, Mohan Bhagwat, student protests
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