Meghalaya Protesters Link Dress Critique to Broader Women's Safety Issues

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Protesters in Meghalaya demonstrated against perceptions linking women's clothing to consent. They argued that patriarchal attitudes persistently influence women's lives in public and private spheres. The protest highlighted that harassment and gender-based violence frequently go unreported. The demonstration connected a specific comment about dress to systemic safety concerns for women in the region.

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