Rahul Gandhi Urges Women to Break Social Cages

Rahul Gandhi spoke to young women at an event in Pune.

He said women should be free to choose their own paths.

He argued that being a daughter, wife, mother or sister should not define a woman completely.

He criticised ideas in Manusmriti that place women under the authority of fathers, husbands or sons.

Gandhi said women face problems such as violence, disrespect and limited opportunities.

He described social expectations as a kind of cage.

He encouraged women to make their own choices about careers, relationships and the future.

The event also carried a wider political message about equality and individual freedom.