The National Coalition for Men (NCM) -- a forum of 50 organisations fighting for male rights across the country -- launched itsown manifesto expressing concern over the steady rate of “innocent men” falling victims to “gender biased” laws. Titled “Men-ifesto”, it carries a host of issues concerning men and the need for governmental provisions to address those issues.

“It’s time for the country to introspect. Just to prove ourselves gender neutral, haven’t we become anti-male? The need is to create a men’s ministry and a men’s rights body to bring out gender equality and social justice,” said NCM convener Amit Gupta.