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Gandhi said that women are naturally more sensitive, gentle, compassionate, and forward-looking, making them fundamental to the nation's progress.

Gandhi also spoke about women's independence, citing the Manusmriti and arguing that women should not be defined through their relationship with men.

BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi's Pune event as a "political comedy," while Congress claims it reflects BJP's fear of his youth appeal.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused Rahul Gandhi of staging a drama at a Delhi police station to demand an FIR for a student allegedly injured by pellet guns.

BJP leader Keshav Upadhye called Rahul Gandhi's Pune event a political comedy show. He accused the Congress leader of making political statements instead of addressing student issues. Upadhye claimed students were brought in buses to attend the political gathering. He questioned the Congress party's past actions and record on reservations. The BJP leader stated frustration over electoral defeats fueled this event.

Gandhi also spoke about the various types of violence faced by women in the country. He quoted a verse from the Manusmriti, which says "a woman must obey her father in her childhood, in youth she belongs to her husband, and later she belongs to her sons".

A political slugfest has erupted over Rahul Gandhi's student outreach event in Pune, with the BJP alleging that a "paid crowd" and influencers were brought in to boost attendance. The Congress has rejected the charge, insisting that students and youth attended voluntarily and that the turnout reflected public support for the party.

Women and girls are India's strength, its foundation and its future, Gandhi said, adding, patriarchy suppresses you, scares you, threatens you, controls you.

Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatro Ki Goonj' program focused on young women in Pune. Congress leaders stated the program's message reached Delhi, causing visible panic. Supriya Shrinate highlighted the platform provided for women to voice their concerns. Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol criticized the program, calling it ineffective and alleging payments. The campaign aims to address student issues like exam irregularities and unemployment.

At an interaction in Pune, Rahul Gandhi told tribal students he was ready to join their protest. The exchange spotlighted demands on hostels, school facilities, healthcare and student safety.