No problem with boys but PM gets ‘cultural shock’ if girls use cuss words: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi addressed women students, criticizing a patriarchal mindset and Prime Minister Modi's reaction. He stated that the fight is against a system that restricts women's freedom. Gandhi invoked Manusmriti, asserting women belong only to themselves. He highlighted that examination paper leaks affect women differently due to marriage pressures. The Congress leader invited students to share…
Pune: Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to protests by girls using profanity, stating the Indian Prime Minister was "culturally shocked" while having no objection to boys using similar language. Addressing thousands of women and girl students at AISSMS College, Gandhi emphasized the disparity in freedom between men and women.
He vowed to fight against the patriarchal system that restricts women's independence, invoking Manusmriti to highlight the outdated notion that women belong to no one but themselves. Gandhi also highlighted the prevalence of unreported sexual violence cases and the various methods used by society to control women, including violence, disrespect, and restricting their movements.
He shared statistics revealing that 99% of sexual violence cases go unreported and discussed the impact of examination paper leaks on women, who face additional pressure due to family expectations around marriage. A student, Sharayu Chopade, shared her dejection over the recent FDA inspector examination paper leak in Pune. Rahul Gandhi responded by explaining that men have more time to reappear for exams, while women face a deadline, often forced to marry by their families.
The event marked the fourth edition of Congress' 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' student outreach programme, with other editions held in Kota, Dehradun, and Prayagraj.
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