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

https://mins.news/en/item/33697

- BBC News, 2026-08-26 23:03 UTC
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- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0zn6gy7zjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> 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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