'Not Joining BJP': Preity Zinta Clarifies, Apologises After Fan Query Sparks Emotional Reply

Preity Zinta addresses rumours about joining BJP during an AMA on X. She opens up about raising her twins with Indian values, criticism over her beliefs, and motherhood abroad.

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta recently engaged with fans in an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on X (formerly Twitter), during which she addressed speculation about her political affiliations and later apologized for sounding abrupt in her response to a fan query.

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Bollywood actress Preity Zinta recently engaged with fans in an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on X (formerly Twitter), during which she addressed speculation about her political affiliations and later apologized for sounding abrupt in her response to a fan query.

When a fan asked if she planned to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Preity initially responded sharply, saying, "That’s the problem with people on social media, everybody has become so judgemental of late."

Preity Zinta's AMA

Clarifying her stance, she wrote: "As I said earlier, going to a temple, attending the Maha Kumbh, and being proud of who I am and my identity does not equate to me joining politics or the BJP. Living outside India has made me realise the true value of my home country. Like everyone else, I do appreciate India and 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

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) April 28, 2025

The fan who asked the question clarified that it was a genuine inquiry based on her recent tweets and public appearances and was not meant to be judgmental. Acknowledging the explanation, Preity offered an apology and got candid about the emotional toll such assumptions take on her.

She wrote: "I'm sorry if I sounded abrupt! I have PTSD from this question. Appreciate your clarification 🙏. After becoming a mom and living in a foreign country, I want to make sure my kids don't forget that they are half-Indian. Since my husband is agnostic, we are bringing up our kids as Hindus."

Expressing her frustration, she added: "Sadly, I’m facing constant criticism, and this simple joy of teaching my children about their roots is being taken away by people politicising my choices. I feel like I constantly have to defend who I am or explain my pride in my culture and religion... Chalo, time to move on. Sending you lots of love and best wishes."

Personal Life

Preity Zinta married Gene Goodenough in 2016. The couple welcomed twins via surrogacy on November 11, 2021—a baby boy named Jai and a baby girl named Gia. The actress frequently shares snippets of her life as a mom and her experiences living abroad.