New Delhi | July 29, 2026
A sharp war of words has broken out between BJP MP Kangana Ranaut and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief spokesperson Saurav Das, following Ranaut’s scathing criticism of recent student demonstrations held over NEET examination irregularities.
After the Mandi MP condemned the protesters’ language and style—labeling them “Generation Gutter” in social media posts—Das dismissed her remarks, questioning her seriousness as a parliamentarian and pointing to her past comments regarding legislative workload.
Key Details of the Exchange
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Ranaut’s Retort: Listing her credentials as a filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, and entrepreneur, the 40-year-old MP noted that by age 28, she had already won two National Film Awards. She advised the 28-year-old CJP spokesperson to “start with learning some skill.”
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Das’s Counterattack: CJP spokesperson and investigative journalist Saurav Das asserted that neither her own party members nor younger generations take her seriously, alleging that her previous remarks on the demanding nature of MP duties reflected her approach to public service.
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Protest Context: The dispute stems from CJP-led student demonstrations at Jantar Mantar demanding accountability over NEET paper leak allegations, which concluded following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
