Kirron Kher unplugged, says ‘laanat hai, chhittar ferne chaeye’ to voters who don’t vote for her

Actress and politician Kirron Kher recently made a controversial statement during a public rally in Chandigarh, India. Kher, who is a member of India’s ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was addressing a crowd of supporters when she said, “Laanat hai, chhittar ferne chaeye” to voters who don’t vote for her.

The statement, which loosely translates to “Curse be upon those who don’t vote for me,” has received backlash from opposition parties and members of the public who see it as a violation of electoral ethics. The Election Commission of India, which regulates the country’s elections, has also taken notice of the remark and is investigating the matter.

Kher has since defended her statement, claiming that it was made in a lighthearted manner and not meant to be taken seriously. However, her opponents have pointed out that such comments can have a significant impact on voters, especially those who may feel pressured or intimidated
into voting for a particular candidate.

This is not the first time that Kher has courted controversy during her political career. In the past, she has been criticized for making insensitive remarks about the LGBTQ+ community and for supporting
controversial government policies such as the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Despite these controversies, Kher remains a popular figure in the BJP and has been actively campaigning for the party in the run-up to the upcoming assembly elections in several Indian states.

The incident has sparked a debate about the role of celebrities in Indian politics and the need for politicians to maintain decorum and respect the democratic process. Many have called for Kher to apologize for her statement and for the BJP to take action against her if necessary.

Staff Reporter