Overview

• Kangana Ranaut deleted a social media post speculating on Donald Trump’s opposition to Apple manufacturing in India after being instructed by BJP president JP Nadda.
• The post compared Trump to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and questioned whether Trump’s stance stemmed from personal jealousy or diplomatic insecurity.
• Trump had publicly urged Apple CEO Tim Cook not to expand manufacturing in India, citing high tariffs and challenges in selling products in the country.
• Ranaut expressed regret for sharing her personal opinion on the matter and confirmed the post’s removal from both X and Instagram.
• The incident highlights BJP’s strict messaging discipline and the sensitivity of US-India trade relations amid Apple’s diversification away from China.