SocietyThe question dominating Indian politics: Is it worse when women swear?

Rahul Gandhi has renewed debate over gender double standards after criticising Narendra Modi for calling young women’s swearing during Cockroach Janta Party protests a “culture shock”. Women who insulted the prime minister faced outrage, online abuse and rape threats, while Gandhi argued that singling them out reflected patriarchy.

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