Bollywood actress turned politician Kangana Ranaut, currently campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections from Mandi, has vehemently denied the viral claims that she was seen partying with gangster Abu Salem. A photograph showing Ranaut with a glass of red wine, alongside a man alleged to be Salem, has been circulating on social media.
Ranaut addressed these allegations on her Instagram stories, clarifying that the man in the photograph is journalist Mark Manuel, not Abu Salem. She stated, “Desperate Congress officials are spreading this picture with the caption that I am partying with Gangster Abu Salem. This is utterly disrespectful to journalist Mr. Mark Manuel, who is the ex-entertainment editor of Times of India. He is not Abu Salem, and this picture is from one of the film promotion event parties.”
Ranaut emphasized the importance of verifying facts before spreading such misinformation, which she believes is an attempt by her political opponents to tarnish her image during her campaign.
In addition to her campaign activities, Ranaut recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Mandi, where she expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to work under his leadership. Ranaut highlighted Modi’s contributions to modern development and her commitment to contributing to the development of Mandi as a dedicated party worker.