Manusmriti Remark: Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Negative Stereotype About Hinduism'| Ved Sharma |Atulpratap Singh
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has sparked a major political controversy following his recent remarks in Pune. During an event, Gandhi quoted a passage he attributed to the ancient Hindu text Manusmriti and strongly criticized its treatment of women, calling it a matter of shame. His comments immediately drew sharp reactions from various Hindu organizations and political opponents, who accused the senior Congress leader of propagating negative stereotypes against Hinduism and hurting religious sentiments. The remarks have triggered a fresh war of words between the ruling party and the opposition, with critics demanding an apology from Gandhi for his statements regarding the religious scripture.
Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi has triggered a political row after quoting a passage he attributed to the Manusmriti at a Pune event and calling its treatment of women “a shame.” Hindu Organisations hit back, accusing Gandhi of selectively targeting Sanatan Dharma, while seeking his support for women’s reservation and raising the Vande Mataram issue.
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