Rahul Gandhi Urges Women to ‘Smash Patriarchy’ in Pune

PUNE, August 22, 2026: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged thousands of women in Pune to “smash the patriarchy” and “break the cage”, calling on them to be proud, vocal and assertive in fighting for their space in society. Addressing the Pune edition of the ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ programme, Gandhi said women were subjected to discrimination, violence and restrictions in everyday life. He urged them to…