BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has triggered a fresh controversy by questioning the dress code imposed on nurses across India, calling it a leftover from British colonial rule that has remained unchanged despite major transformations in the healthcare sector.
In a statement shared on social media, Ranaut asked why nurses continue to follow a prescribed uniform while doctors enjoy greater freedom in choosing their attire. She argued that the existing dress code reflects an outdated colonial mindset and no longer aligns with modern workplace realities.
Taking a sharper stance, the BJP MP remarked that nurses’ uniforms carry a “foreign look” and suggested that healthcare institutions should revisit and reform the dress code. Her comments have reignited a broader debate over whether professional standards should evolve with changing social and workplace norms.
The remarks quickly sparked heated reactions online. While some supported her call for modernization and greater flexibility, others defended the traditional uniform, arguing that it promotes professionalism, easy identification of healthcare staff, and patient confidence. The controversy has once again placed workplace dress codes and institutional traditions under the national spotlight.
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