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Village elders in Rajasthan rescind ban on women's smartphones, clarifying it was meant to protect children, not restrict women.
Village elders in Gazipur, Rajasthan, have reversed a ban on women using smartphones after public backlash, clarifying the original December 21 decision was meant to protect children from excessive screen time and online risks, not to restrict women.
The ban, which would have prohibited smartphones for girls and married women starting January 26, 2025, was rescinded following a December 24 meeting, with elders stating it had been misunderstood.
Basic keypad phones remain allowed for calls, and schoolgirls may use smartphones at home for education.
The reversal highlights tensions over digital access, gender norms, and community authority in rural India.
Los ancianos de la aldea en Rajasthan anulan la prohibición de los teléfonos inteligentes de las mujeres, aclarando que estaba destinada a proteger a los niños, no a restringir a las mujeres.