BJP MP Dinesh Sharma has urged the government to make domestic violence and harassment laws gender-neutral, citing NCRB data showing 72% of suicide victims in 2022 were men, many due to domestic reasons. He highlights the need for legal and emotional support for men facing false allegations.
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