Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has expressed support for wrestler Vinesh Phogat . This comes after she initially commented on Vinesh’s protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi while congratulating her for her success at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the final in the women’s 50kg category at the Paris Olympics because she was 100 grams over the weight limit.
Kangana Ranaut took to Instagram to show her support for Vinesh. She shared a post with a message of encouragement, saying, "Mat ro Vinesh, aapke saath khada hai pura desh (Don't cry, the whole country is standing beside you)." She also shared a photo of Indian Olympic Association chief PT Usha meeting Vinesh, calling her a ‘sherni’ (lioness).
Kangana Ranaut Reacts to Vinesh Phogat's Olympics 2024 Performance Previously, Kangana had remarked on Vinesh’s achievement, noting the wrestler’s past protests against Modi but praising the opportunities she received. She wrote, "Fingers crossed for India’s first Gold Medal..
. Vinesh Phogat at one point took part in protests where she raised the slogans of ‘Modi teri Kabr khudegi.’ Yet she was given the opportunity to represent the nation and receive the best training, coaches, and facilities.
This is the beauty of democracy and the mark of a great leader.” Her comments were criticized by some, who felt they overshadowed Vinesh’s accomplishments. On Tuesday, Vinesh made history as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final.
She defeated Cuba's Yusneylys Guzman 5-0 in the semifinals and is also the first Indian woman to win gold at both the Commonwealth and Asian Games..
