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Rahul Gandhi Urges Women to Break 'Social Cage', Criticizes Manusmriti
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News18•23-08-2026, 03:17
Rahul Gandhi Urges Women to Break 'Social Cage', Criticizes Manusmriti
- •Rahul Gandhi called for women to break free from social, economic, and psychological restrictions, asserting their identity extends beyond roles as daughter, wife, or mother.
- •Speaking at the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' program in Pune, Gandhi emphasized women's right to self-determination, stating, "The woman belongs to herself first."
- •Gandhi sharply criticized the Manusmriti's prescriptions on women's dependence on male relatives, calling such ideas unacceptable and restrictive.
- •He highlighted challenges faced by women, including violence, disrespect, social control, and limited opportunities in education, employment, and public life.
- •Gandhi's message focused on self-belief and the freedom for women to make personal choices about their careers, relationships, and future, beyond societal expectations.
Key Questions Answered
The Manusmriti is criticised for its prescriptions regarding women's dependence on male relatives, stating that women should never be independent and must be protected by their father in childhood, husband in youth, and sons in old age. It is also alleged to promote caste discrimination in education.
Rahul Gandhi's message, delivered at a female-focused event in Pune, encourages women to break free from social, economic, and psychological restrictions, asserting that their identity should not be limited to roles like daughter, wife, or mother.
