Preity Zinta has finally addressed the rumours about her entering politics during a recent Ask Me Anything session on X (formerly Twitter). When asked about joining the BJP, the actress firmly shut down the speculation.
A fan asked her, “Are you gonna join BJP in the near future? Your tweets in the last few months seem like so#pzchat (sic).”
Preity responded candidly and explained her appreciation for Indian culture and clarified that she has no intentions of entering politics and urged people not to make assumptions “That’s the problem with people on social media, everybody has become so judgemental off late. As I said earlier, going to a temple / Maha Kumbh and being proud of who I am & my identity does not equate with me joining politics or for that reason BJP. Living outside India has made me realise the true value of my home country & like everyone else I do appreciate India & all things Indian much more now”
That’s the problem with people on social media, everybody has become so judgemental off late. As I said earlier, going to a temple / Maha Kumbh and being proud of who I am & my identity does not equate with me joining politics or for that reason BJP. Living outside India has made… https://t.co/34PBYMSC9F
---Advertisement---— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) April 28, 2025
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The social media user who asked the question responded explaining that he was curious and it was not rooted in criticism and he also pointed out that her response felt ‘rattled’, “Thank you for your detailed response, Ma’am. My question was never intended to be judgmental. As a keen follower, I observed that your recent tweets and public appearances associated with political alignments, especially in today’s climate. I asked purely out of curiosity, not criticism. But your reply seemed like you got rattled by my question. Respect and best wishes always.”
Preity then issued a heartfelt apology saying “I’m sorry if I sounded abrupt ! I have PTSD from this question. Appreciate your clarification After becoming a mom & living in a foreign country I wanna make sure my kids don’t forgot they are half Indian. Since my husband is agnostic we are bringing up our kids as Hindus. Sadly, I am facing constant criticism & this simple joy is being taken away by my choice being politicized all the time. I feel I need to keep answering for being who I am or having pride in teaching my kids about their roots & religion Chalo time to move on …Sending you lots of love n best wishes.”
I’m sorry if I sounded abrupt ! I have PTSD from this question. Appreciate your clarification 🙏After becoming a mom & living in a foreign country I wanna make sure my kids don’t forgot they are half Indian. Since my husband is agnostic we are bringing up our kids as Hindus.… https://t.co/ce0pHFKj8H
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) April 28, 2025
Preity, who now resides in Los Angeles with her husband Gene Goodenough, took a break from acting after her marriage. Earlier this year, she visited the Maha Kumbh with her mother. On the professional front, she is set to make a comeback in the film Lahore 1947, alongside Sunny Deol.
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