Kangana Ranaut, BJP's Mandi candidate, criticised Rahul Gandhi's political career, attributing it to his mother's ambition. In an India Today TV interview, she remarked on Sonia Gandhi's influence, suggesting Rahul and Priyanka were pressured into politics. Ranaut proposed alternative careers for Rahul, implying familial wealth could support diverse choices. These comments raise questions on familial influence and individual autonomy in politics.