Following Rathore’s allegations, ABP Network issued an apology on X, acknowledging that a news report about the folk singer published on its digital platforms had been found to be factually incorrect.
BJP MP and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut on Sunday criticised the alleged defamatory coverage of Bhojpuri folk singer Neha Singh Rathore by ABP News, saying that tarnishing a woman’s reputation for television ratings was a “shameful” act.
Responding to Rathore’s post on X, in which she sought the BJP MP’s reaction to the controversy, Kangana said that although the singer’s political views and statements often contradicted her own, that did not justify allegedly defaming a woman for TRPs.
BJP MP and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut on Sunday criticised the alleged defamatory coverage of Bhojpuri folk singer Neha Singh Rathore by ABP News, saying that tarnishing a woman’s reputation for television ratings was a “shameful” act.
Responding to Rathore’s post on X, in which she sought the BJP MP’s reaction to the controversy, Kangana said that although the singer’s political views and statements often contradicted her own, that did not justify allegedly defaming a woman for TRPs.
“Neha ji. Your political views and statements made from time to time are contrary to my political views and unacceptable to me. However, defaming any woman without basis for TRP is a very shameful thing. The head of ABP should take responsibility for this,” Kangana wrote in Hindi.
What Is The Controversy?
The controversy erupted after Rathore, known for her criticism of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, accused ABP News of publishing defamatory and factually incorrect content about her.