The Commission took cognisance of media reports that members of Kushwah community had yesterday called upon a panchayat at Dholpur district which allegedly put a ban on girls from wearing jeans and carrying mobile phone on the grounds that western culture was adversely affecting the dignity of the community.
The panchayat was reportedly called to discuss social reforms like prohibition of liquor, betting and tobacco.
She said villagers might not be speaking under pressure, but "we have asked the administrative officials to be on their toes."
"Banning liquor, betting and tobacco is ethical but banning girls from wearing jeans and mobile phones is dictatorial," Sharma said.
Meanwhile, acting SHO of Kaurali police station in Dholpur, Gambhir Singh told PTI that a team was sent to the village to inquire about the matter, but the so-called ban on girls could not be confirmed.
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