Nepal should be conceder in India : Kangana Ranaut
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has sparked outrage in Nepal after claiming that the country was once part of India. Ranaut made the remarks during a recent interview, in which she was discussing the history of the Indian subcontinent.
"Nepal was part of India. It was (King) Prithvi Narayan Shah who took it away from India," Ranaut said. "But it's still very much a part of our culture and heritage."
Ranaut's comments quickly drew condemnation from Nepalese social media users, who accused her of being ignorant and insensitive. Many Nepalese pointed out that their country has a long and rich history, and that it has never been a part of India.
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"Kangana Ranaut should educate herself about the history of Nepal before making such ignorant statements," tweeted one user. "Nepal is a sovereign nation with its own culture and identity."
Another user wrote: "It's disappointing to see someone as famous as Kangana Ranaut spreading such misinformation. Nepal has never been a part of India, and it's important to respect that."
The controversy over Ranaut's remarks has also reached the Nepalese government, with Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali calling on Ranaut to apologize.
"Nepal is an independent and sovereign country, and we will not tolerate any attempts to undermine our sovereignty," Gyawali said in a statement. "Kangana Ranaut's comments are insensitive and disrespectful, and I urge her to apologize to the Nepalese people."
Ranaut has so far refused to apologize for her remarks. In a tweet, she said: "I'm not going to apologize for stating the truth. Nepal was part of India, and it's still very much a part of our culture and heritage."
The controversy over Ranaut's remarks is likely to continue for some time. Her comments have caused deep offense in Nepal, and it is clear that many Nepalese are demanding an apology. It remains to be seen whether Ranaut will back down from her position, or whether she will try to defend her remarks.
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