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Congress leaders raise women's empowerment and student issues in Pune
Ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Pune, Congress leaders have raised critical issues regarding student welfare and women’s empowerment in India.
Congress MP Pawan Khera criticized the central government for failing to implement the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging that authorities are using delimitation and census processes as excuses to delay its enforcement. Khera highlighted a 16 percent gap between male and female literacy rates and accused certain groups of attempting to intimidate women, specifically citing an incident where ABVP members entered a girls' hostel in Pune.
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan supported the focus on student issues, noting that Rahul Gandhi has consistently advocated for students. Chavan criticized the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister for their absence from Parliament during discussions regarding student concerns and addressed the government's handling of student protests.
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Congress · Pawan Khera · Prithviraj Chavan · Pune · Rahul Gandhi
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Prime Minister and Union Home Minister were absent from Parliament during discussions on student issues.
- [● 2 SOURCES] ABVP members entered a girls' hostel in Pune to intimidate young women. www.punjabkesari.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The central government is using delimitation and census as excuses to delay the Women's Reservation Bill. www.punjabkesari.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] There is a 16 percent gap between male and female literacy rates. www.punjabkesari.com