Even Lord Rama can't curb rapes: BJP MLA; Cong slams him

BJP MLA Surendra Singh, known for his penchant for making controversial remarks, has said that even Lord Rama cannot curb rapes, prompting Congress to dub him as "insane" and fit for a mental asylum.

"Bhagwan Ram bhi aa jaayenge, tab bhi balaatkaar ki ghatna per niyantran nahi ho paayegaa (The incidents of rape cannot be curbed, even if Lord Ram descends on earth)," the BJP MLA from Bairia Singh told reporters in Ballia yesterday.

Singh was referring to the recent Unnao molestation case in which a woman was dragged into a forest and molested by a some men, two of whom have been arrested after a video of the incident made by the accused surfaced on social media, the police said on Friday.

Though the crime took place a few months ago, the video surfaced recently, they said.

In the video, the accused can be seen dragging the woman into a forest as she pleads for mercy with folded hands.

"This is a case of 'swabhaavik pradushan' (pollution of
The District Congress Committee members led by general secretary, Anwar Hussain told reporters, "Instead of taking concrete steps to control the situation, BJP MLA Surendra Singh is openly saying that even Lord Ram won't be able to stop rapes. He has not only revealed his government's intention over controlling sexual crime against women, but also insulted Lord Ram. Lord Ram is a God of Hindus and how can a lawmaker could insult a God? I think such an insane person should be sent to mental asylum."
Another Congress leader Surhita Kareem, said, "He has no respect for women and openly makes such absurd statements. We condemn it."