Watch: Rahul Gandhi says women belong to themselves, rejects Manusmriti’s prescription about their identity
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi publicly rejected the Manusmriti's traditional prescriptions regarding women's identity. He asserted that women belong to themselves and possess the autonomy to define their own lives.
Why it matters
The statement highlights ongoing political debates in India regarding the intersection of ancient religious texts, social reform, and modern gender equality.
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