Baba Ramdev Criticises Kangana Ranaut Over ‘Generation Gutter’ Remark, Urges BJP To Take Note

New Delhi: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has now raised questions on BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut's controversial statement regarding Gen-Z. Expressing displeasure over Kangana's 'Generation Gutter' comment, Ramdev said that it is not right to look at the entire young generation from the same perspective. He objected to Kangana's comment calling the youth the strength of the country. Ramdev also said that a person should look at his own past before commenting on the character or life of others.

What did Kangana say about Gen-Z?

Kangana Ranaut recently targeted Gen-Z through social media posts and statements. She had called some youth and protesters ‘Generation Gutter’. After her statement there were sharp reactions on social media. As the controversy escalated, Kangana clarified that her target was not the entire Gen-Z, but a group of special people who were calling themselves 'cockroaches'.

Why did Ramdev express displeasure over Kangana's statement?

Regarding Kangana's comment, Baba Ramdev said that it is not appropriate to define the entire generation of youth on the basis of the behaviour of any one group. According to him, among the youth population of the country, a large number of people are doing better work in education, employment, business and other fields. In such a situation, it would not be right to comment on the entire generation on the basis of the behaviour of some people. His reaction to Kangana's statement has now become a part of political and social discussion.

Did Ramdev also mention Kangana's old statements?

Ramdev raised questions on Kangana's comments and also brought her old statements and activities into discussion. He said that before commenting on the conduct of others any person should see what kind of controversies she has faced in her own life. After this comment, the matter was not limited to just the statement regarding Gen-Z and Kangana's old controversies also came into discussion again.

What clarification did Kangana later give on her statement?

After the controversy escalated, Kangana defended her statement and said that she had not targeted the entire Gen-Z. She said that it is not right to link the behaviour of some people to the entire young generation. Earlier, she had also said that it is not right to directly call the demonstration at Jantar Mantar a demonstration of Gen-Z, because people of different ages were present there. She had expressed his objection to some people participating in the demonstration.

How did the matter reach political debate?

After Kangana's statement, the controversy was not limited to social media only. There was criticism regarding her statement and news of a legal complaint against her also came to light. An Agra lawyer had taken the initiative to register a case regarding her 'Generation Gutter' statement. Amidst the controversy, Kangana also had to clarify her statement.

Why is there so much debate about Gen-Z?

Gen-Z i.e. the new young generation has grown up amidst social media, digital technology and changing social attitudes. Differences are often seen between the old and new generations regarding the ways of this generation. Kangana's statement has brought this debate to the political and public platform. Now after Baba Ramdev's comment, the discussion on this issue has intensified.