{
  "id": 2645399,
  "title": "BJP, RSS want to 'cage' women: Rahul Gandhi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/bjp-rss-want-to-cage-women-rahul-gandhi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T19:23:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bjp-rss-want-to-cage-women-rahul-gandhi-to-students-in-pune/articleshow/133430687.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Manusmriti and the patriarchal system during a recent event in Pune. He urged women to stand up for themselves, emphasizing that 70 crore women are more important than men. Gandhi highlighted the sensitivity, gentleness, compassion, and forward-thinking nature of women, making them India's greatest asset. He strongly condemned the BJP and RSS for wanting to restrict women's rights, stating that they want to \"cage women\" and impose limitations on them. Gandhi expressed his fight against such mindsets, which he believes promote a society where men are free to do as they please, while women are limited. He also addressed the issue of harassment, violence, and societal pressure faced by women in India. During his visit, Gandhi interacted with women audience members who shared their personal struggles with eve-teasing, harassment, and limited employment opportunities. However, the event faced controversy when ABVP and NSUI cadres clashed outside the venue two days earlier, with ABVP alleging that Congress workers coerced female students into attending the event. The BJP has labeled the event as \"Echo of Money,\" accusing influential people of being paid to promote it.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Rahul Gandhi criticizes Manusmriti and patriarchal system during Pune event",
    "BJP and RSS accused of wanting to \"cage\" women and limit their rights",
    "Gandhi highlights women's sensitivity, compassion, and forward-thinking nature"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}