Kangana vs Rahul: ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ Remark Goes Viral
Kangana Ranaut takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Smash the Patriarchy’ remark after he backed Kriti Sanon amid the Raksha Bandhan ad controversy.
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26 Aug 2026
Kangana Ranaut takes a sharp dig at Rahul Gandhi after he backs Kriti Sanon in the Raksha Bandhan ad controversy, sparking a fresh online debate.
Kangana Ranaut’s mysterious Instagram post has caused discussion after Rahul Gandhi backed Kriti Sanon during the negative reactions about her Raksha Bandhan advertisement.
BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut has made another comment about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after he supported actress Kriti Sanon during the argument over her Raksha Bandhan advertisement.
The political and social media discussion started after Kriti faced comments about her clothing in a jewellery company’s Raksha Bandhan ad. Some people on media questioned her choice of clothes for a traditional festival. Others said she had the right to wear what she wanted.
Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ comment directed at Rahul Gandhi
During the discussion Rahul Gandhi supported Kriti Sanon. Said that a woman has the right to choose what she wears what she does and where she goes. He also asked people to stop attacking women for being free. He used the phrase "Smash the Patriarchy.”
Not after Kangana Ranaut shared a strange Instagram Story. She posted a drawing that showed herself and a person that looked like Rahul Gandhi. In the picture the Gandhi-like person said, "Smash the Patriarchy ". Kangana’s character stopped and said, "Bro wait. Bharat Mata Ki Jai. Let’s start.”
The post got a lot of attention online with many people thinking it was Kangana being funny about Rahul Gandhi’s comments.
The Kriti Sanon Raksha Bandhan Ad Argument
The argument began after a jewellery company released a Raksha Bandhan advertisement with Kriti Sanon. In the ad the actress is shown wearing a mix of Western clothes and tying Rakhi to her brother and her pet dog.
The ad got responses on social media. Some people criticized the clothes. Asked if they were suitable for a traditional Indian festival. Others said that clothes should not decide how someone celebrates their culture or traditions.
Kangana had already said she did not agree with Kriti’s clothes. In an Instagram Story she asked why the actress would choose clothes for a Raksha Bandhan ad when there were other style options.Her comments made the debate more intense.
Kriti Sanon Answers the Criticism
Kriti Sanon later answered the criticism. Strongly supported her choice. She said that culture and traditions are not about what a woman wears.The actress also asked why women keep getting judged about what they wear. According to Kriti the real meaning of traditions is about the feelings and respect people have, not about the clothes they wear.
Her answer got support from people on social media who said that personal freedom and cultural values can go together.
Rahul Gandhi Supports Kriti Sanon
Rahul Gandhi also joined the conversation by supporting Kriti. He said that women should be free to make their choices without being targeted or attacked.
His use of the phrase "Smash the Patriarchy" became a topic especially after Kangana Ranaut’s Instagram post seemed to make fun of that phrase.The argument has now turned a celebrity clothing issue into a conversation about womens freedom, feminism, Indian culture and politics.
Jewellery Company Takes Down the Ad
As the negative comments continued Giva Jewellery took down the Raksha Bandhan ad. The company later said that it did not want to hurt anyone’s feelings.
The argument has shown again how quickly celebrity ads can become social media topics.
From Kriti Sanon’s clothes, to Rahul Gandhi’s support and Kangana Ranaut’s sharp "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" comment the issue has now become one of the discussed celebrity and political issues online.
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Rahul Varun Verified Public Figure • 30 Apr, 2026 Editor
Rahul Varun is an Editor at Attention India, contributing to the development and publication of engaging news and feature stories. He focuses on clear storytelling, editorial quality, and presenting information in an accessible and reader-friendly manner.
