Nirmala Sitharaman dubs patriarchy a 'Leftist concept'

Nirmala Sitharaman Calls Patriarchy A ‘Leftist Jargon’: 'Who Stopped Indira Gandhi From Becoming PM' — WATCH
Finance Minister Sitharaman dismissed patriarchy as being a barrier to women's success, citing examples of women like Indira Gandhi, Aruna Asaf Ali, and Sarojini Naidu.
Nirmala Sitharaman dubs patriarchy a ‘Leftist concept’, asks ‘how did Indira Gandhi…?’
Sitharaman discussed government innovation support and youth internships with CMS Business School students. She challenged patriarchal norms, encouraging women to assert themselves, and cited historical female figures as examples of breaking barriers in society and science.
WATCH: Nirmala Sitharaman Challenges Patriarchy Narrative, Cites Indira Gandhi’s Rise As Proof Of Women’s Empowerment
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during a visit to Bengaluru on Saturday, refuted claims that patriarchy hinders women's progress in India, pointing to the political ascent of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as a counterexample.
'Patriarchy Did Not Stop Indira Gandhi From Becoming PM': Nirmala Sitharaman
If patriarchy stopped women from achieving what they want in India, how come Indira Gandhi made it as prime minister, asked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
In reply to question on patriarchy, Sitharaman cites Indira Gandhi's example
India's Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, refuted claims that patriarchy hinders women's progress, citing Indira Gandhi's prime ministership as evidence. She highlighted government initiatives like internships for youth and support for MSMEs and digital banking.
'Don't get carried away by jargons': Nirmala Sitharaman says patriarchy did not stop Indira Gandhi from becoming PM
When asked about the concept of women’s empowerment, Sitharaman criticised the Left’s framing of patriarchy, calling it a construct designed to push certain ideologies. “If you stand up for yourself and present your ideas logically,
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