Rahul Gandhi told young women in Pune that they should have freedom to choose careers, relationships and futures on their own terms. Speaking at ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’, he said identities like daughter, wife and mother cannot be the only definitions of women. He also discussed barriers including violence, disrespect, control and limits on opportunities.
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday urged young women to break free from social, economic and psychological restrictions, saying a woman’s identity should not be reduced to being a daughter, wife or mother. Addressing the fourth edition of ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ in Pune, Gandhi said, “Women must have the freedom to decide their careers, relationships and future for themselves.”
Addressing Pune Event, Gandhi Calls For Freedom In Life Choices
The central theme of the interaction was women’s independence and the different forms of control they face in everyday life. Gandhi described India’s 70 crore women as the country’s “biggest strength”, saying they represented “70 crore unique journeys, unique imagination and unique dreams.”
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