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Haryana Khap Bans Phones, Two-Wheelers For Girls
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 02:33 AM
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A Haryana khap has banned girls from using mobile phones and riding two-wheelers, sparking a reaction from Gen Z on social media. The khap's diktat has been met with resistance from young people who are filming their replies on Instagram.
In a move that has sparked widespread debate, a Haryana khap has banned girls from using mobile phones and riding two-wheelers. The khap's decision is seen as an attempt to restrict the freedom of girls in the region. However, the move has been met with resistance from young people who are taking to social media to express their disagreement.
Gen Z is filming its reply on Instagram, with many youngsters posting videos and messages that challenge the khap's diktat. The issue has highlighted the generational divide between the traditional khap system and the modern aspirations of young people in Haryana.
The khap's ban is seen as a regressive step that undermines the freedom and autonomy of girls in the region. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming days.
Gen Z is filming its reply on Instagram, with many youngsters posting videos and messages that challenge the khap's diktat. The issue has highlighted the generational divide between the traditional khap system and the modern aspirations of young people in Haryana.
The khap's ban is seen as a regressive step that undermines the freedom and autonomy of girls in the region. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming days.