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

BBC News World · 27 August 2026 at 00:03

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

Rahul Gandhi's comments renew the debate over gender disparity in reactions to insults hurled at PM Narendra Modi.

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

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