Should Crimes Be Interpreted Through Gender Lenses? Jaya Kishori Discusses Sonam and Muskan Cases

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Key Takeaways
- Crime should be assessed independently of gender.
- Both men and women can be perpetrators of crime.
- Marriage is a partnership based on love.
- Men need to adapt to living with empowered women.
- Financial literacy is crucial for personal success.
New Delhi, June 27 (NationPress) Renowned motivational speaker and vocalist Jaya Kishori emphasized that no criminal act should be assessed through a gender lens while sharing her insights on the recent Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, where his wife Sonam is the main suspect.
In an interview with NDTV's Subhankar Mishra at the 'NDTV Creators Manch', she remarked that a person, regardless of gender, who engages in criminal behavior is a criminal.
Her comments came in response to two highly publicized crime incidents—the 'blue drum' case involving Muskan Rastogi from Meerut and the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. In both instances, it is alleged that Sonam and Muskan conspired to kill their husbands with the assistance of their lovers. The chilling nature of these conspiracies has sparked discussions about the institution of marriage and the dynamics between spouses.
During the 'Mann Ki Baat, Jaya Ke Saath' session at the NDTV Creators Manch, Jaya Kishori stated that marriage symbolizes love and insisted that men must adapt to living with empowered women.
In response to a question from Shubhankar Mishra regarding the shocking nature of crimes like husbands being transported in drums, Jaya Kishori replied, "How many such occurrences have happened? You are alarmed by a few incidents! This has transpired to thousands of women over the years. Yet, we are told not all men are alike. We are searching for such men."
She reiterated the importance of viewing crime based on the action, not the gender of the perpetrator. "No crime should be viewed through a gender-based lens. It is simply a crime, and anyone who commits it is a criminal, regardless of whether they are a woman or a man. Crime should be judged solely as a crime," she added.
Discussing the significance of money in life, Jaya Kishori stated: "It holds great importance. However, one must learn how to manage it. If someone claims that money is inconsequential, then they should consider donating it."
When asked about her own marriage, Jaya Kishori mentioned that she is still searching for the "right person."
"I will marry as soon as I find him. All the arrangements for the wedding (clothes, songs, jewelry, etc.) are organized in a folder on my phone. I am merely on the lookout for a partner," she concluded.