Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi used his “Chhatron Ki Goonj” outreach programme in Pune to launch a sharp attack on patriarchal social norms, criticise the traditional interpretation of women’s roles and question Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks about abusive language allegedly used by girls during a protest....
Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has ignited a fresh public debate on gender roles, personal freedom, and traditional practices after sharing his views on the burqa and parda system during a recent discussion. His remarks have drawn significant attention, with supporters and critics alike weighing in on the sensitive subject of women’s agency and patriarchal social...