Operation Sindoor: Women, patriarchy, and the politics of war

Nukta Correspondent Shumaila Khan explains how cultural symbols like sindoor are being misused to justify militarism and fuel hyper-nationalist narratives.

She explores how patriarchal mindsets in both India and Pakistan exploit women’s bodies and identities — positioning them as vessels of honor, sacrifice, and loyalty — to reinforce dominance, nationalism, and moral superiority.