The Weight of History: Rahul Gandhi's Call to Empowerment In India, where ancient texts and patriarchal traditions have long dominated, it is rare for a leader to challenge the established order.
Recently, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took on the 2,000 year old Manusmriti at an event in Pune, using its own words to emphasize the need for women's autonomy.
Gandhi made clear that India's 70 crore women are not mere appendages to their families or society; they are the country's greatest asset.