How long will women be kept confined behind the veil, and how long will you men continue to rule as masters in this country?
This couplet delivers a bold and direct challenge to patriarchal authority, questioning the age-old seclusion imposed upon women. By directly addressing the patriarchal figure ('Miyan'), the poet asks how long men will enjoy absolute privilege while keeping women hidden away from public life. It is an impassioned call for gender equality and awakening, insisting that traditions meant to suppress half the population cannot survive forever.
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