No Apple in India: Kangana Ranaut deletes post against Trump, says was instructed by BJP president

Indian actor and politician Kangana Ranaut, widely revered by right-eing Hindutva trolls, has deleted a post on X (formerly Twitter) after she claimed she was instructed to do so by her party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President J.P. Nadda. 

The original tweet, now deleted, came in response to Trump’s recent remarks discouraging Apple CEO Tim Cook from expanding manufacturing operations in India. 

Trump said during his visit to Qatar that he told Cook that Apple should “build in America” instead of investing further in India, citing high tariffs and market barriers. 

 In a now-deleted post, Ranaut had written:

“What could be the reason of this love loss?

1. He is American president but world's most loved leader is Indian Prime Minister.

2. Trump's second term but Indian Prime Minister's third term.

3. Undoubtedly Trump is alpha male but our PM is sab Alpha male ka baap.

What do you think? This is personal jealousy or diplomatic insecurity?”

Shortly after, she posted a clarification stating that BJP President J.P. Nadda had asked her to delete the post:

“Respected national president Shri @JPNadda ji called and asked me to delete the tweet I had posted regarding Trump asking Apple CEO Tim Cook not to manufacture in India. I regret posting that very personal opinion of mine, as per instructions I immediately deleted it from Instagram as well. Thanks.”




The sequence of events provoked an enormous amount of online criticism, with many users questioning Kangana's judgment and the BJP's response.

Popular YouTuber and political commentator Dhruv Rathee reacted:

“Why do you think he asked you to do that? Is your party BJP afraid of Donald Trump?”

Another user commented: 

“Woman, Naddaji asked you to delete it because the post was embarrassing. By announcing that the party president asked you to delete it, you have made it 10x more embarrassing – sends the message BJP is so scared of Trump, the party prez instructs members to delete critical posts.” 




She was also criticized by a number of other users for openly acknowledging that the party had told her to take down a personal opinion. People questioned Ranaut's understanding of global affairs and referred to the party as "submissive" to Trump.

Ranaut's public acknowledgment that she removed the tweet at the BJP president's request sparked a strong reaction from many users. Someone commented, "So it's official now." No matter how much humiliation Trump causes India, our administration will not take any action against him," suggesting a lack of diplomatic assertiveness. 

"Have some guts and don't bow down to pressure, said another commenter, who slammed the action as being weak. It demonstrates how all Indians act under duress. They suffocate. They will never be able to defeat Pakistan Zindabad."

Several others referred to BJP’s leadership in harsh terms. A user wrote, “Hence proved. Modi & BJP are slaves of the US president,” while another accused Ranaut of lacking independence: “So you are chamchi of JP Nadda and Modi, can’t even post your own views.” 

Others commented on party loyalty, saying, “Gulaam hai saare BJP me. Kabhi Modi ki gulaami. Kabhi Trump ki gulaami. Aur ye dusro ko gulaam bolte hai.” The behavior was interpreted by several users as diplomatic caution; one suggested, 

 “Modi ji is a pure Gujarati guy. He doesn't want to ruin his friendship with Trump,” and another adding, “So Trump is still being the boss you can’t mess with even in a tweet.”

A critical post also questioned Ranaut’s political capabilities: “I told you, Kangana,  you have no understanding of politics, diplomacy, or history. It’s dangerous for India to have people like you in Parliament.”

Kangana Ranaut, who is contesting elections under the BJP banner, has not responded further to the backlash. This incident comes as the party navigates its diplomatic messaging in the wake of evolving U.S.-India trade relations and ongoing election campaigning.