Rahul Gandhi urges youth to protest, says govt only responds under pressure
He said the government only responds under pressure as thousands of students protest harassment and rape and demand safer public spaces.
- On Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, called for an overhaul of a system that "blames the victim and shields the criminal," urging Gen Z students to protest against women's harassment.
- Gandhi's remarks followed a series of demonstrations by Delhi University students demanding safety, sparked by the alleged gangrape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park in South Delhi earlier this month.
- Thousands of students from Delhi University and institutions like Miranda House and Gargi College have marched across Delhi, raising concerns about inadequate surveillance, poorly lit roads, and safety during commutes.
- The Congress leader criticized the government's approach of restricting women, stating "It is to make our streets safe, to confront the mindset of men who mistreat women, and to punish those who attack them, swiftly and without exception."
- Citing reports of sexual violence in Bihar, Punjab, and other parts of India, Gandhi emphasized "Peaceful protest is your democratic right, and I stand with you wholeheartedly" while urging continued action.
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Rahul Gandhi urges youth to protest, says govt only responds under pressure
Rahul Gandhi urges the youth to protest against the culture of victim-blaming related to women's harassment. He emphasizes the need for safe streets and punishing perpetrators of sexual crimes effectively. Gandhi highlights a recent incident where a young girl was assaulted, criticizing the societal response. He encourages young women, particularly from Gen Z, to mobilize for their rights and safety.
Rahul urges youth to protest, says government only responds under pressure
"Stop punishing women for the crimes committed against them. Across our country, women are afraid to walk the streets, afraid of being harassed, afraid of being raped. And the government's answer: stay at home. This is patriarchy at work: a system that blames the victim and shields the criminal. It is time to smash it," says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday issued a statement supporting the student protests demanding safety of women. He also appealed to the youth and the general public to participate in these protests. Rahul Gandhi […]
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