Rahul Gandhi Criticises PM Modi Over Remarks on Women Protesters
· India · Indian Express, India Today, Times of India
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accused PM Narendra Modi of holding a patriarchal mindset during an interaction with students in Pune on Saturday. Gandhi targeted the PM for expressing shock at girls using abusive language during a protest at Jantar Mantar last month, arguing that the PM does not express similar concern when boys use such language. During the event, the Leader of Opposition also criticised the Manusmriti for its traditional views on women's roles and urged students to build their own identities. He stated that the current political environment seeks to confine women, whereas his vision for India promotes their independence. The event, titled Chhatron ki Goonj, featured direct interactions between Gandhi and college students.
Why it matters
The remarks signal a sharpening of the political debate between the Congress and the BJP regarding gender equality and social norms in India.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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