 "Rape happens ‘by mistake’: Chhattisgarh Home Minister Ramsevak Paikra")
Raipur: As the rape and murder of two cousins in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun sparked a nationwide outrage, Chhattisgarh Home Minister Ramsevak Paikra has waded into a controversy by saying that rape happens “by mistake”.
Talking to news channels, Paikra said yesterday that “nobody commits rape on purpose” but it happens “by mistake (dhoke se).”
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He was responding to questions about the rise in incidents of rape. He also said the government was concerned about the issue and had asked police to take prompt action whenever a rape complaint is filed.
State Congress chief Bhupesh Baghel said today that Paikara should apologise to women for his “irresponsible” statement.
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