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23.09.2025
Indore’s ‘Surpanakha Dahan’ Dussehra Protest Sparks Gender Debate
In Indore, a men’s rights outfit plans to replace the traditional Ravana effigy with an 11‑headed Surpanakha figure bearing the faces of women charged with serious crimes. The move has ignited a firestorm of debate over gender bias, presumption of innocence and the politicisation of religious festivals. Organisers say the stunt spotlights alleged female misconduct, while critics warn it could stoke hatred. The burning is slated for the Mahalaxmi Nagar Mela Ground at 6:30 PM on Dussehra. The controversy reflects broader tensions in India’s gender discourse.
