‘Woman Belongs to Herself First’: Rahul Gandhi Attacks Manusmriti, Calls for Breaking Social ‘Cage’
- Rahul Gandhi criticized the Manusmriti for promoting patriarchy and urged girls to break free from societal restrictions that limit their freedom and opportunities.
- He highlighted alarming statistics, including 4.5 lakh female foetuses aborted annually, 80% of women facing harassment, 29% experiencing physical violence, and 6% being victims of rape.
- Gandhi pointed out barriers women face such as restricted mobility, limited education, reduced employment opportunities, financial dependence, and low property ownership.
- He called for smashing patriarchy and emphasized the need for women's freedom, identity beyond traditional roles, and equal treatment.
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Boys can abuse but PM gets cultural shock if girls do it: Rahul Gandhi in Pune
Gandhi also spoke about the various types of violence faced by women in the country. He quoted a verse from the Manusmriti, which says “a woman must obey her father in her childhood, in youth she belongs to her husband, and later she belongs to her sons”.
BJP, RSS want to 'cage' women: Rahul Gandhi to students in Pune
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Manusmriti and the patriarchal system in India. He urged women to believe in themselves and stand up for their rights. Gandhi stated that women are India's biggest asset and should not face restrictions. He attacked the BJP and RSS for their alleged mindset towards women. The event faced controversy with clashes and allegations of student coercion.
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hit back at the statement made by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi regarding women and the Manusmriti. BJP MP Dr. Nishikant Dubey launched a scathing attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, saying, "Rahul Gandhi ji, you will not be able to read the Manusmriti. Because of the English language, you do not know anything about India's Vedas, Pu…
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Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi spoke about women's safety and equality during the women-only edition of his student outreach programme in Pune on Saturday. Addressing young women, Gandhi described what he called three forms of violence against women and urged them to 'break the cage'. 📰 What Are the 3 Types of Violence Against Women Rahul Gandhi Spoke About in Pune?.
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