Rahul Gandhi's "Smash Patriarchy" Call Meets Criticism from Kangana Ranaut, Bansuri Swaraj
Kangana Ranaut, BJP MP from Mandi, responded to Rahul Gandhi's "smash the patriarchy" call with "Bharat Mata ki jai," criticizing Kriti Sanon’s outfit as "intentionally creepy." GIVA withdrew its Rakshabandhan ad amid controversy. Bansuri Swaraj accused Gandhi of failing to condemn insults against women, questioning his stance on women empowerment. The exchange highlighted issues like the Women's Reservation Bill and absence of female ministers in Congress-ruled states.
22 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Rahul Gandhi Urges Gen Z Women to "Smash" Patriarchy in Pune Speech
24 AUG 2026
— 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
· THIS STORY — NDTV
Following Rahul Gandhi's call to "smash patriarchy," Kangana Ranaut's response sparked controversy and led to the withdrawal of a GIVA ad.
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