New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday termed the BJP IT cell a "pit of toxic masculinity", alleging that while women felt safe at physical protest sites like Jantar Mantar, they were being targeted with "filth" and threats online.

In a post on social media platform X, the Deputy Leader of Opposition Lok Sabha claimed that the digital environment has become increasingly hostile for women, specifically blaming those associated with the BJP's IT cell.

"Where the girls are feeling unsafe is in the digital space. Boys and men supporting the ruling party are indulging in rape threats, prostitution jibes and doxxing. This is the IT cell, the pit of toxic masculinity," the Congress leader said.

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