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Activist Raghu Ram Questions Male Privilege in Policing Kriti Sanon's Ad Outfit

Activist Raghu Ram challenges the morality of men dictating women's clothing choices following the Kriti Sanon Rakhi ad controversy.

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Activist Raghu Ram posted a video on his Instagram on Tuesday questioning the morality of men policing women's outfits following the Kriti Sanon Rakhi ad controversy. [1] In the Instagram video, Raghu Ram asked why people were offended by Kriti Sanon's clothes in the ad. [2] In the same Instagram video, Raghu Ram asked why men think they have the authority to decide what women should wear. [3] Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan advertisement sparked controversy over her outfit, with critics questioning her clothing in the ad. [4] Raghu Ram, former Roadies judge, posted a video on Instagram addressing the controversy over Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan ad. [5] Raghu Ram asked his audience what special privilege men have that allows them to dictate what women should wear. [6] Raghu Ram cited a politician who tried to justify rape by comparing it to flies gathering in an open box of sweets as an example of a criminal mindset. [7] Raghu Ram stated that he does not understand why there is an issue with women wearing fewer clothes and explicitly rejected the argument that women get raped or molested afterwards. [8]
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  1. Activist Raghu Ram posted a video on his Instagram on Tuesday questioning the morality of men policing women's outfits following the Kriti Sanon Rakhi ad controversy. · Hindustan Times
  2. In the Instagram video, Raghu Ram asked why people were offended by Kriti Sanon's clothes in the ad. · Mid-day
  3. In the same Instagram video, Raghu Ram asked why men think they have the authority to decide what women should wear. · Mid-day
  4. Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan advertisement sparked controversy over her outfit, with critics questioning her clothing in the ad. · Mid-day
  5. Raghu Ram, former Roadies judge, posted a video on Instagram addressing the controversy over Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan ad. · Mid-day
  6. Raghu Ram asked his audience what special privilege men have that allows them to dictate what women should wear. · Hindustan Times
  7. Raghu Ram cited a politician who tried to justify rape by comparing it to flies gathering in an open box of sweets as an example of a criminal mindset. · Hindustan Times
  8. Raghu Ram stated that he does not understand why there is an issue with women wearing fewer clothes and explicitly rejected the argument that women get raped or molested afterwards. · Hindustan Times
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