{
  "id": 5776290,
  "title": "‘Should I give the money like an idiot?’: Kangana Ranaut lashes out at Himachal Pradesh officials over unused funds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/should-i-give-the-money-like-an-idiot-kangana-ranaut-lashes-out-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T13:21:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/its-become-a-bloody-joke-bjp-mp-kangana-ranaut-lashes-out-at-mandi-officials-over-unused-funds-himachal-pradesh-101788611676383.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BJP MP Kangana Ranaut became increasingly frustrated with officials during a District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. She questioned the lack of utilization of funds and the slow progress of development projects in her constituency. Ranaut alleged that around half of the ₹11 crore allocated had not been used, and some funds had been taken but not put to use. She urged the officials to put pressure on those responsible to return the public money. Ranaut also expressed concern over a backlog of funds from the previous year that remained unused. She criticized the officials for the slow pace of development work, stating that only around ₹5 crore worth of work remained in the Mandi area. Ranaut further complained about the negative publicity surrounding the lack of progress and alleged that the state government was creating obstacles for several road projects worth ₹75 crore. She warned that if there was no visible improvement, she would prepare a formal report and send it to the Centre.",
  "summary": "Kangana Ranaut claimed that of the ₹11 crore allocated, around half of the money had still not been used.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kangana Ranaut frustrated with Himachal officials over unused funds.",
    "₹11 crore allocated, half not used, some taken but not utilized.",
    "Ranaut warned of formal report to Centre if no improvement."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'Kya Bolu Mein Media Ke Saamne?': Kangana Ranaut Pulls Up Officials Over Unspent MP Funds - VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/kya-bolu-mein-media-ke-saamne-kangana-ranaut-pulls-up-officials-over",
        "published": "2026-09-05T12:31:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}