A fresh political flashpoint has erupted after the Bharatiya Janata Party rebutted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks at the 'Chhatro Ki Goonj' event in Pune. Gandhi slammed the Manusmriti for reinforcing an anti-women mindset and placing men above women, vowing to fight patriarchy and accuse the BJP and RSS of wanting to cage women. In response, the BJP highlighted the absence of women ministers in the Karnataka cabinet and questioned Gandhi's understanding of ancient Indian scriptures like the Vedas and Puranas. The BJP also dismissed the Pune event as a PR stunt rather than a genuine effort for students' welfare.
