Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks regarding the student protests at Jantar Mantar. Rahul stated that while boys face no scrutiny for misbehavior, society claims to experience “cultural shock” the moment women express their anger. Terming this mindset a reflection of patriarchal principles found in the Manusmriti, Rahul emphasized that women are not property and that India cannot move forward without breaking these chains.