One or two cases of rape shouldn’t be hyped: Union minister Santosh Gangwar


New Delhi, Apr 22 (TOI): Union minister Santosh Gangwar today in a controversial statement said that one-or-two cases of rape in a country as big as India should not be hyped.

"Such incidents (rape cases) are unfortunate. However, sometimes you can't stop them. Government is vigilant everywhere, investigations are being conducted. In a nation as big as India, one or two incidents of rape should not be hyped, he said.

Gangwar is a member of BJP and holds the charge of Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Labour and Employment.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing in a public event in London had said that there should be no politics over rapes.

“A rape is a rape. How can we tolerate this exploitation of our daughters? But can we compare the number of rapes in different governments? We can’t say there were this many rapes in our government and that many in yours. There cannot be a worse way to deal with this issue,” Modi told the Indian diaspora at an event, Bharat Ki Baat, Sabke Saath.

This is not the first time a leader of the ruling party has issued a controversial statement on rape.

Earlier, BJP MLA from Uttar Pradesh's Bairia, Surendra Singh faced backlash for his statement on the Unnao rape.

“I am speaking from a psychological point of view; no one can rape a mother of three children. It is not possible, this is a conspiracy against him (Kuldeep Singh Sengar),” Surendra Singh told ANI.

“Yes maybe her father was thrashed by some people but I refuse to believe rape charge,” Singh added.

Sengar, who is a BJP MLA from Uttar Pradesh's Bangarmau constituency, is the main suspect in the gangrape of a 17-year-old girl in June last year.
Earlier this month, Sengar was arrested by CBI for his involvement in the case.

  

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  • Rita, Germany

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Hearing this from ministers really we should feel ashamed.Even one or two rapes are also too much.Really one or two rapes?Do they know what is going on in India?Under their constitute did they really count the rapes and forget about the any inquiries.?becuase their daughters and wives are safe.with the blessings of such politicians , rapers can do in future more assaults without any fear.Hope oneday to hear some assault to one of their ladys.Then only they will be awake.

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  • Chetan.S, Mangalore India

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    We Indians are most foolish people on earth.We have exploited and disgraced by many foreign invaders. Now we are exploited and disgraced by these breed of politicians.

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  • Chetan, Udupi

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    People who make such comments must be hanged along with the rapists.

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  • kuttappa, Bangalore

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Hi,

    It's shows the moral corrupt people's Mindset.

    Just change any English channels after 9:00 PM you will be amazed to see how they show s_x....
    If you ban porn again say ban of personal freedom, what happens when you have all catered to the narrow minded person, What can you expect to happen ?

    I'm Scared because i'm father of a two & half year girl child.
    Don't ever politicize these kind of issue,
    It's high time for all community elders to sensitize there people with moral thoughts of being human at-least.

    Thank you

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  • Stan, Udupi/Dubai

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Its not the rape but the support rapists are getting under your patronage. Without media highlighting these rapes would have gone under carpet and rapists roaming free. Please hear the speech made by MODI AFTER Nirbhaya rape case. Shame on your thoughts. Even single rape is against humanity. Now the rapists will look for girls above 12 years as your ordinance gives death sentence only for child rapists. Every rapists should be hanged .

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    What a selfish Minister !
    Others daughters cruelty means nothing to him. Heartless fellow.

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  • Declan, Mumbai

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Rape cases should not be hyped when the rape accused are a BJP MLA and when the rape & murder accused are defended by the BJP ministers. Okay sir, we understand that this is as per your Feku's orders.

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  • Anticorrupt, Mangalore, Kuwait

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    We do not want to hype rapes. We just want the rapists hanged to death.

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  • Moshu, Mangaluru

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Aajkal "Revolver Lady" ki bolti bandh....
    Even worst part of BJP is inspite having so many prominent Women leaders in the party, no one offecially has condenmned the incidents except I think if not wrong, lone Hema Malini.

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  • Vincent D'Souza, Belthangady

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    I call all Women in the country to start spearheading a campaign for instant death for a rapist who rapes a female aged 1-100 Years. The law makers will only fully wake up when a rapist rapes one of their daughters, wife, sister, sister in law. Then they will realize the pain. Can any one tell me of a single incident where a rape has taken place in a Politician's Family?

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    ..Indian national media should introspect where they are heading..already approval rate is very low and its going further down..no one speak with journalist if they twist turn cherry pick words..no one can say ministers statement wrong..do we have patience to read waht he said..its Congress ally who said 'Bachon se galathi hojaathi hai, kya faansi dego unko' not BJP..Now Govt passed law to hang rapist, do you know now what debate going on in NDTV, its "do new law will deter rapist"..now what this NDTV want, Guard every home!!..

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  • Abdul Rafiq, Uchila / Udupi

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    @Ramesh,
    As per the law, death sentence should be awarded to a murderer. But what happening in India at present is Modi govt or Supreme court not even ready to conduct the enquiry about Judge Loya's death. Do you think rape victims will get justice in India under Modi regime? Are Children and women safe in India under BJP ruling??? By drafting a law will not stop the rapes but govt should take action against rapists. If the rapists belongs to BJP-RSS, they are shielding the culprits and blaming the victims. God save our girls from the BJP-RSS.

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  • geoffrey, hat hill

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    What everyone wants is, hanging of the politicians who protect the rapists as well. Take Unnao case, the rape had taken place on June 4th, 2017 and a complaint was placed the itself. No action against Yogi's MLA until April 2018 when the victim attempted to immolate herself in front of Yogi's residence. Is the expectation of BJP CMs that unless and until the rape victims resort to drastic measures, no action from the government?

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  • Pnto, Mglr

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Will it be da same case if that one is your daughter ?

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  • Kumar, Kaikamba

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    BJP, Balatkari Janata Party, this new name for BJP seem to be making sense now. Feelings are feelings, irrespective of poor or rich. None can dream in his wildest dreams of daughter (women) facing such situation. Whole world is blaming us and this minister is indulging in making irresponsible statements.

    Book this minister for making such heinous comments.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahraini you

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    The entire clan of BJP and RSS protecting Rapists..

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  • RAHUL, MANGALORE

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Dear sir,
    Its done by none other MLAS whom they elected for the betterment of them.
    What type of Goondaraaj? When victims father complained of rape they put him behind the bars & tortured & killed him.

    Now Union minister Santosh Gangwar is telling its common.

    Are these MPs & MLAs Of BJP are fit for ruling.
    what type of criminal background these people are came.

    Now they want to rule Karnataka.

    In their previous 5yrs tenure they looted Karntaka & set new record.
    Even these ediots catched watching bluefilm in Vidhana soudha.

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  • Deva, Pilar

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    If the rape happens your house it will hyped for other you don't care shame on you & your Party. think several times before you open your mouth..................

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  • Indian, Sharjah

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Will this minister say the same if it happens to his own daughter or his family members?

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  • Deva, Pilar

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    His family has Z security...

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  • Mahi, Mangaluru

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Getting marry by an RSS pracharak is against the outfit ideology. So the crimes like this is increasing on pace...

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Rapes should not be hyped because the accused have links with RSS-BJP?

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  • roy pinto, mangalore

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Union minister Santosh Gangwar ,
    when it happens to your family members will you say same ......
    (‘Balatkar Janata Party’) perfect name and this party is ruling India .

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  • Jembar Bappu, BAJPE

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Wow !!!!!! his surname is Gangwar

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  • NITIN, Bangalore

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    you mean to say those rapes which done by BJP partymen should not be hyped ????

    Am i right Mr. Gang War????

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  • Dr. Haneef Shabab, Bhatkal

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    What else we can expect from the BeSharam Jhooti Party ministers and members ! Most of the top leaders are either unmarried or deserted their families.
    So how can they feel the pain and agony of the victims of such heinous crimes.

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  • Jagoo India, India

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Ye Santosh Gangrape... You proved you're 100% Balatkari Janata party member
    Next time your promotion is sure l.

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    .rightly said, no controversy..if they do let them do..selective outrage of political parties & hypocrites on rape resulted in protest against MODI in UK..after investigation it turned out be done by pro khalistan groups & pakistani groups..they tore our national flag infront of media and a women journalist beaten..No indian media or journalist highlighted this..no outrage in INDIA..UK apologised for the incident.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    i have placed a placard outside of my house stating, bjp & its associates r not allowed. v have bahu's & beties inside da house.
    santosh ganwar will say 2morrow my words r twisted in media.

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  • Imran, Udupi

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Say it is a TECHNICAL problem,

    this dialogue is common for BJ-P

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  • Roshan, Mangaluru

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Every case of child rape need to be hyped and hyped to the extreme level when there is political patronage of ruling party.

    If it is not done, these politicians can do anything that they want.

    In recent cases, we have seen the Modi led BJP politicians involved in every level, not just in crime but some trying to suppress and some trying to make hero's of the criminals. This union minister is just trying to save the criminals.

    Ordinance is just a eye-wash. There is already a law already. Our problem always been implementation. These politicians know how to play with the system.

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  • Rajesh, Mangalore

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Can you elaborate on the political patronage?. culprits are not booked?. the cases are going on. The kathua rape case chargesheet appears to be motivated. all including the children of the accused are saying hang after a thorough probe.

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  • Ahmed K. C., Mangalore

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    Rapes are not government sponsored.
    But,
    Shielding rapist is government sponsored.

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  • Rational thinker, m

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    THIS GUY HAS NO SENSE AND IS NOT FIT TO BE IN ANY RESPONSIBLE POSITION.

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  • Hussain, Abu Dhabi

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    He is in the right party though !

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  • peter, KSA

    Sun, Apr 22 2018

    If rapist is Abdul, or from any political party other than BJP, it should be hyped. If the rapist is Raghu or from BJP, such small mistakes should not be hyped. If the victim is from Santosh's family, then his statement would have been different. Or may be he will try to cover it if it risking his chair. Such are the people of beti bachao, beti padao party.

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