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India Today
14-07-2025
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- India Today
Kangana Ranaut says MPs are disrespected, work with less budget than MLAs
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut shared her thoughts on the challenges faced by Members of Parliament (MPs) in India. Highlighting the role of MPs as a 'bridge' between the state and the Centre, she expressed concerns about the lack of respect and resources they receive. In a recent interview with Times Now, Ranaut described MPs as being in a state of 'twilight', caught between two governing bodies, and often feeling frustrated with their who is a BJP MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, elaborated that many MPs feel disconnected and unsupported both in their states and at the Centre. She said, "When you go to your state, you don't have a single place where you're grounded or connected, or where you're running a project. And when you go to the Centre, you're always waiting in queues outside ministers' offices." According to her, even local panchayats and MLAs enjoy greater budgets and authority, leading to a perceived lack of respect for MPs."A lot of MPs end up feeling very frustrated, and we talk to each other (about such matters). It's not like others have some privileges; you just struggle with a lot. You (the MPs) are the connecting link between the state and the Centre. So, you are basically nowhere. We are like twilight," she said. Discussing the role of MPs, Ranaut explained how their job requires significant communication and coordination. She emphasised that MPs often find themselves "floundering" due to the territorial nature of MLAs and the busy schedules of ministers."When you go to your state, you don't have a single place where you're grounded or connected, or where you're running a project. And when you go to the Centre, you're always waiting in queues outside ministers' offices. A lot of MPs also complain that even a panchayat or an MLA has a lot more budget than an MP. They don't respect us," she hailed the establishment of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committees (DISHAs) as a significant improvement. She noted that DISHA allows MPs to better engage with state government officials, providing them with a clearer role and purpose. Ranaut remarked, "The job (of an MP) demands a lot of communication. DISHA is a huge step."Through her candid insights, Ranaut shed light on the systemic issues that MPs face, drawing attention to the need for more respect and resources. Her comments sparked conversations about the efficacy and responsibilities of MPs in the Indian political observations come as a call to recognise and address the challenges within the system, particularly the need for clearer roles and more substantial support for MPs to effectively fulfil their duties. Her remarks underscore the importance of initiatives like DISHA in bridging gaps and enhancing the functionality of parliamentary 39-year-old's interview came after she told the media that she neither had a Cabinet post nor had funds for disaster relief in Himachal Pradesh. "I do not have any funds for disaster relief or hold any Cabinet post. MPs have work that was limited to Parliament. We are very small in the scheme of things. But, I can help to get disaster funds from the Centre," Ranaut, the MP from Mandi, told news agency ANI.- EndsTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Kangana Ranaut
Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘They don't respect us': Kangana Ranaut opens up about MPs' ‘struggles', claims panchayats and MLAs have bigger budgets
Be it for the right or wrong reasons, it's doubtful whether contemporary Bollywood has anyone who can make headlines quite like Kangana Ranaut. Even her Instagram stories often grab significant attention, let alone her interviews. After her much-delayed visit to her flood-hit parliamentary constituency of Mandi in Himachal Pradesh drew widespread criticism, Kangana's unfiltered admission that she isn't enjoying her first stint as an MP raised further eyebrows. She even described politics as a 'very expensive hobby'. What drew the most criticism, however, was a comment she made during her visit to Mandi, where she stated that she does not have any official Cabinet to provide disaster relief. Recently, the actor-turned-politician went a step further, claiming that even panchayats and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) have larger budgets than Members of Parliament (MPs). She also alleged that nobody respects parliamentarians. 'A lot of MPs end up feeling very frustrated, and we talk to each other (about such matters). It's not like others have some privileges; you just struggle with a lot. You (the MPs) are the connecting link between the state and the Centre. So, you are basically nowhere. We are like twilight,' she claimed during a chat with Times Now, emphasising that parliamentarians are often left 'floundering' in the middle. 'When you go to your state, you don't have a single place where you're grounded or connected, or where you're running a project. And when you go to the Centre, you're always waiting in queues outside ministers' offices. A lot of MPs also complain that even a panchayat or an MLA has a lot more budget than an MP. They don't respect us,' she alleged. Highlighting the establishment of District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committees (DISHAs) as a welcome development, she added, 'The job (of an MP) demands a lot of communication. DISHA is a huge step. If we did not have the privilege or power to ask the deputy commissioner or those who clearly work under the state government, it (the position of a parliamentarian) would be a redundant place to be in. It (DISHA) was, I think, created because of this frustration: 'What's our place and work? What are we supposed to do and where?' Also, MLAs are very territorial, and ministers are preoccupied with a lot of businesses. Meanwhile, you (MPs) are in the middle, floundering.'
