{
  "id": 3479374,
  "title": "‘Shouldn't it begin with Congress?' BJP targets Rahul over 'smash patriarchy’ remark",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/shouldnt-it-begin-with-congress-bjp-targets-rahul-over-smash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:39:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/shouldnt-it-begin-with-congress-bjp-targets-rahul-gandhi-over-smash-the-patriarchy-remark/articleshow/133535896.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The BJP has criticized Rahul Gandhi for his recent \"smash the patriarchy\" remark, accusing him of hypocrisy and questioning whether he applies the same principle within his own Congress party. BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj addressed a press conference, referring to Gandhi's August 22 remarks at an event in Pune, where he spoke about challenging patriarchal attitudes and restrictions placed on women. Swaraj accused Gandhi of lacking a \"vision\" and \"positive agenda,\" alleging that he uses material prepared by his research team to mislead voters and young people. She also cited controversies involving Congress leaders Supriya Shrinate and Randeep Surjewala, accusing Gandhi of remaining silent in the face of objectionable remarks. The BJP further criticized Gandhi for a \"highly objectionable joke\" involving Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy and questioned why there are no women leaders in Karnataka and Himachal, highlighting Modi's governance model centered on women-led development.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}