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Patriarchal statement of Subramanyam of L&T: Capitalist arrogance, offensive

By A Representative 
The Chairman of Larson & Toubro, S N Subramanyan, has drawn sharp criticism from the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) for his recent advocacy of a 90-hour work week. The AITUC has strongly condemned Subramanyan's "capitalist arrogance" and his apparent disregard for the well-being of workers.
Further, the All India Working Women's Forum of AITUC has excoriated Subramanyan's flippant statement, "how long can you stare at your wife?" made while advocating for Sunday work. The Forum considers this statement deeply offensive and objectifying towards women.
"This is a scandalous and condemnable statement that dehumanizes women by reducing them to mere objects of admiration," said a spokesperson for the AIWWF-AITUC. "Subramanyan's remarks disrespect women's autonomy and agency. He should understand that wives are not ornaments to be 'stared at.' A woman is an independent entity with her own identity, not defined by her relationships. She is not an appendage to be commodified and objectified."
The Forum emphasized that the masculine matrix of patriarchy within the capitalist system is blatantly evident in Subramanyan's outrageous statement.
The AIWWF-AITUC reiterated its unequivocal opposition to Subramanyan's 90-hour work week advocacy. The Forum strongly condemned his patriarchal remarks and emphasized the importance of gender equality as a constitutional mandate.
"Subramanyan should never assume that the world revolves around his whims," the spokesperson added. "People in positions of responsibility should be promoting a culture of respect for women, not perpetuating harmful stereotypes."

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