Kajol reacts on her ‘India ruled by uneducated leaders’ remark after backlash

Bollywood actress Kajol is all over the news, but not for her latest movie, Lust Stories 2. The actress recently made a controversial comment about how India is ruled by political leaders with no educational background. And her remark has attracted criticism from several people, including some political leaders as well.

In a recent interview, Kajol said that change in India is slow as the people are steeped in traditions and lack proper education. She also included political leaders in her statement.

“You have political leaders who do not have an educational system background. I’m sorry but I’m going to go out and say that. I’m being ruled by leaders, so many of them, who do not have that viewpoint, which I think education does give you, at least the chance to look out for a different viewpoint,” she added.

Reacting to her controversial remake, a user wrote, “This crop of nepotism Kajol herself is an illiterate school dropout. Her husband sells cancer and look at her overconfidence.” “Kajol herself is a school dropout after class 8th.

“Kajol is always my favourite actor.” “She’s not educated enough however she’s not running the country. She’s minding her own business and family she’s not faking her education and telling lie promises to people of country like uneducated politicians are doing don’t try to demolish her reputation,” yet another one user came out in her support.

With the controversy gaining momentum, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi took a dig at Bharatiya Janata Party.

She took to Twitter and wrote, “So Kajol says we are governed by leaders who are uneducated and have no vision. Nobody outraging since its her opinion not necessarily a fact and also has named nobody but all Bhakts are outraged. Please don’t Yale your Entire Political Science knowledge.”

Now amid all these, Kajol took to Twitter and issued a clarification of her statement, writing, “I was merely making a point about education and its importance. My intention was not to demean any political leaders, we have some great leaders who are guiding the country on the right path.”

I was merely making a point about education and its importance. My intention was not to demean any political leaders, we have some great leaders who are guiding the country on the right path.

— Kajol (@itsKajolD) July 8, 2023