Kangana Ranaut changes stance, calls Gen Z India’s greatest strength

NEW DELHI: Bollywood actor and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut has changed her stance after facing criticism for calling India’s Generation Z a “gutter generation,” now describing the youth group as the country’s biggest strength.

According to Indian media reports, Ranaut had recently criticized students protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi through a post on Instagram, referring to Gen Z in a negative manner.

Her remarks drew backlash from social media users as well as several personalities from the entertainment industry.

However, the actor-turned-politician has now softened her position, saying that Generation Z is a major asset and a powerful force for the nation.

Speaking to news agency PTI, Ranaut said, “Generation Z is the strength of our country and a great asset for our nation.”

She added that it was encouraging to see young people increasingly emerging as ambassadors of Indian culture and identity.

Ranaut further said it was a positive development that young citizens were connecting with the country’s cultural roots and engaging with respected figures such as Mohan Bhagwat, whose views she said were valued by many.

Her latest comments come after criticism over her earlier remarks, which had sparked a debate over perceptions of India’s younger generation.