SaralnamaThe Afghan Taliban foreign minister held a press event in Delhi. About 16 male reporters attended, but female journalists were turned away. Indian politicians and journalists criticized the government for not speaking out against this exclusion. The Afghan embassy denied anyone was barred. India's foreign ministry said it wasn't involved in organizing the event. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Modi of failing to stand up for women's rights. The Editors Guild of India condemned the exclusion and called for gender equity in press access. To attend future press events, journalists should check if there are any gender restrictions beforehand. (Updated 11 Oct 2025, 21:07 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Afghan Taliban foreign minister held a press event in Delhi
- About 16 male reporters attended, but female journalists were turned away
- Indian politicians and journalists criticized the government for not speaking out against this exclusion