Strongly criticising the government for allowing the Taliban to exclude women journalists from a press conference in New Delhi, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today demanded clarification from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on why female journalists were barred from attending the event. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, please clarify your position on the removal of female journalists from the press conference of the representative of the Taliban on his visit to India,” Priyanka Gandhi said on X, questioning the government’s stance on women’s rights. The move has sparked widespread outrage, with many condemning the Taliban’s discriminatory policies towards women. Journalists and politicians have also spoken out against the exclusion, with some questioning why India allowed such restrictions on its soil. The incident has also sparked a heated debate on social media, with many demanding clarity on the government’s position.The Ministry of External Affairs has not yet commented on the incident. However, officials claimed that the Indian side had not been consulted on the exclusion of women journalists and that the press conference was held inside the Afghan embassy, which might limit India’s ability to intervene.