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RSS leader Krishna Gopal defends 'jauhar', calls it 'form of resistance', not discriminatory practice against women
•RSS leader Krishna Gopal said that 'jauhar', an ancient practice of mass self-immolation by Rajput women to avoid being captured by foreign invaders, was a form of resistance and not a "discriminatory" practice against women
Maharashtra BJP minister seeks ban on Padmavati, writes to Devendra Fadnavis and CBFC
•Maharashtra tourism minister Jaykumar Rawal on Tuesday demanded a ban on the screening of the controversy-ridden film "Padmavati" in the state.
Padmavati row: Rajput Sabha should focus on the real issues facing the community and its women
Sandipan Sharma •There is no dearth of real issues — the ones that affect the lives of Rajasthani women, especially Rajput — that need the community's attention and outrage