New Delhi: Police in Himachal Pradesh have filed an FIR against actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut over her social media comments about the Gandhi family. The action followed a complaint lodged in Shimla, which alleged that her posts were provocative and could create tensions and disrupt public order.
The FIR was filed on Friday, November 13, based on a complaint submitted by retired Captain Atul Sharma, a resident of Shimla. The complaint relates to posts shared by Ranaut through her verified social media account on November 10.
Complaint Flags Remarks on Gandhi Family
According to the complaint, Ranaut’s posts contained objectionable insinuations about the deaths of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her sons, Sanjay Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi.
Even in the end of the clip every one leaves but Maneka stays looking at Mrs Gandhi like a wounded little child seeking some comfort may be a little smile or a gaze in her direction, she stays hoping for one sign but nothing comes only coldness and slowly she disappears like she is there but doesn't exist. Heartbreaking!
On the other hand every one seems to be wrapped around little finger of a mysterious foreign national who bumped in to older son Rajeev Gandhi in a cafe abroad and ever since became inseparable, younger son Sanjay was being formally trained by Mrs Gandhi but he dies mysteriously and his vulnerable young window Maneka was thrown out of his house for random reasons and shortly after that the mother in law and husband were also killed one after the other.
Leaving mysterious foreigner Sonia Gandhi as the head of government, wow!! How convenient!!— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) November 10, 2026
Sharma also raised objections to references concerning Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, who was allegedly described in the posts as a “mysterious foreign national”.
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The complaint claimed that the social media content suggested a connection between Sonia Gandhi’s arrival at a cafe abroad, the subsequent deaths of members of the Gandhi family and her eventual rise to a position of political prominence. The post reportedly concluded with the remark, “How convenient.”
The complainant also objected to references about Maneka Gandhi allegedly leaving the family residence following the death of Sanjay Gandhi.
FIR Registered Under BNS Provisions
The Shimla Police registered the case under Sections 196(1), 353(2) and 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). These provisions relate to promoting enmity, statements contributing to public mischief and defamation.
Shimla Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh confirmed the registration of the FIR and said the matter would be investigated. In his complaint addressed to the Himachal Pradesh Director General of Police, Sharma sought immediate legal action and a time-bound cyber-forensic examination of the disputed social media content.
He argued that the remarks went beyond political criticism and could potentially encourage hostility, affect communal harmony and disturb public tranquillity.
Archival Video Triggered Social Media Discussion
The controversy emerged after an old family video, reportedly dating back to around 1981, resurfaced online. The footage featured Indira Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Maneka Gandhi and young Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi during a family gathering.
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Ranaut’s social media remarks appeared on November 10, the same day Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, was released.
Police have confirmed that an investigation is underway. The allegations against Ranaut remain subject to investigation, and no conclusion has been established regarding the claims made in the complaint.