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Kangana Ranaut voices her support for social media influencer Sharmishta Panoli, calling for her immediate release following her apology for controversial remarks. Sharmishta was booked by the Kolkata police under various legal sections, igniting a debate on the extent of free speech and expression. The uproar traces back to Sharmishta's criticism of Bollywood's silence on the Pahalgam terror attacks and praises India's subsequent response through Operation Sindoor. Ranaut emphasizes that while Sharmishta's language was unpleasant, an apology should suffice instead of facing harsher penalties.

Key Points: Kangana Ranaut Backs Sharmishta Panoli Amid Controversy

  • Kangana supports Sharmishta's release on Instagram
  • Sharmishta apologises for her comments against Pakistan
  • FIR filed under multiple sections for inciting public mischief
  • Operation Sindoor detailed as India's response to Pakistan-sponsored terror
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Kangana demands release of social media influencer, Sharmishta Panoli after her controversial remarks

Kangana rallies for influencer Sharmishta Panoli, urging release after apology for remarks.

"She apologised for her statements and that should be enough. - Kangana Ranaut"

Mumbai, May 31

Actress and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut, who was recently seen in the biopic ‘Emergency’, has called for the release of social media influencer, Sharmishta Panoli.

Sharmishta was booked by the Kolkata police after her allegedly controversial remarks against Pakistan. Kangana took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a picture of Sharmishta. She also penned a note, as she said that the social media influencer has tendered an apology, and she should not be bullied by the authorities in West Bengal.

She wrote, “I agree that Sharmistha used some unpleasant words for her expression, but such words most youngsters use these days, she apologised for her statements and that should be enough, no need to bully and harass her further she should be released immediately”.

Earlier, in a now deleted video, Sharmishta had criticised Bollywood actors for their silence on the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s counter-terror strike, Operation Sindoor.

As per media reports, Kolkata police has the FIR against the influencer under sections 196(1) (a) promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, caste, or community, 299 (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage the religious feelings of any class of citizens), 352 ( intentional insult with the intent to provoke a breach of peace), 353(1)(c) (statements that incite public mischief) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

India had launched Operation Sindoor after the cowardly terror attack, sponsored by Pakistan in Pahalgam where 26 civilians were gunned down in cold blood.

Under Operation Sindoor, India attacked the 9 terror sites inside Pakistan. While India’s earlier responses to terror attacks in Uri and Pulawama targetted to terrori sites in PoK and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, this time, India hit deep inside Pakistan’s Punjab, which is the heartland of its hybrid leadership consisting of civil administration and Army rule.

India’s actions in Operation Sindoor were measured, precise and non-escalatory. India destroyed military infrastructure including 9 military bases in Pakistan in its response to Pakistan’s indiscriminate bombing on civilians in India. While all the projectiles of Pakistan (most of which were developed by China except Fatah-II which also needs a Chinese launch vehicle) were neutralised by India's superior air-defence, India’s counter-offensive inflicted deep wounds to Pakistan’s leadership.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Kangana is right this time. Freedom of speech is important, even if we disagree with someone's views. Sharmishta apologized, that should be enough. Police action seems excessive for just words. Our energy should be focused on real threats from across the border 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I support free speech, we must be careful about inflammatory language regarding neighboring countries. It can escalate tensions unnecessarily. Operation Sindoor showed our strength - we don't need hate speech to prove patriotism. Balanced view is important.
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Arjun S.
The real issue is Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, not some influencer's comments! Our forces gave a befitting reply through Operation Sindoor. That's what matters. But yes, the law should be equal for everyone - either take action against all hate speech or none.
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Shweta T.
Why is Kangana silent when others face similar situations? Selective outrage won't help. That said, the way our armed forces handled Operation Sindoor makes me proud! Surgical precision without unnecessary escalation. That's how mature nations respond 💪
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Vikram J.
Youngsters today need to understand that strong words don't equal strong patriotism. Our soldiers' actions in Operation Sindoor spoke louder than any social media rant. Let's channel our anger productively - support our forces, not hate speech.
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Neha P.
The law should be applied equally. If similar cases were ignored before, this one should be too. But more importantly, we should focus on Pakistan's continued terrorism. Operation Sindoor was necessary, but we need permanent solutions to end cross-border terror.

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