Sena slams BJP on rape incidents, asks how it plans to bring 'Ram Rajya'

Hitting out at a BJP MLA's remarks on rape incidents in the country, the Shiv Sena said today that law and order has gone out of control and asked how in such a scenario does the BJP plan to establish "Ram Rajya".

Taking a dig at its senior ally, the Sena said those in power today had a different stand when they were in the opposition during the Nirbhaya gang-rape case in December 2012.

Governments changed, but rapes did not stop, it rued.

Tinkering with emotional issues could lead to violence, the Sena cautioned, saying that Lord Ram never advocated such politics to win polls.

BJP MLA Surendra Singh, known for his penchant for making controversial remarks, recently said that even Lord Ram cannot curb rapes.

The legislator from Uttar Pradesh (UP) was referring to a case in Unnao where a woman was dragged into a forest and molested by some men.

Latching on to the MLA's comments, the Sena said, "The BJP talks of bringing 'Ram Rajya' (an ideal state). However, it should clarify how it plans to do it. Incidents of rape and molestation of women have increased, including in UP."