Rahul Gandhi urges women to fight patriarchy, draws BJP backlash at Pune event
At a Pune event, Rahul Gandhi urged women to fight patriarchy and embrace independence, criticizing the Manusmriti for restricting their roles. He highlighted violence and discrimination statistics against Indian women, drawing sharp reactions from the BJP. Gandhi's speech aimed to empower women by emphasizing their unique identities and importance to India’s future, while opposing the "Manusmriti mindset."
22 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
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· THIS STORY — NDTV
Rahul Gandhi's speech advocating for women's empowerment and challenging the Manusmriti sparked a political clash between the Congress and the BJP.
26 AUG 2026
— NDTV
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