Congress MLA Sparks Outrage with Bizarre 'Rape Theory' Linking Caste, Beauty, and Scriptures

• Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya claimed beautiful women can 'distract' men, leading to rape, and that SC, ST, OBC women are raped due to 'distorted belief systems' rooted in ancient texts.
• Baraiya cited a book, Rudrayamal Tantra, suggesting perpetrators believe sexual violence against certain castes brings spiritual merit.
• He further stated that rape is often committed by groups and linked crimes against infants to a 'perverted mindset' fueled by these beliefs.
• Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and BJP leaders condemned Baraiya's remarks, calling them divisive and reflecting a 'criminal and perverted mindset'.
• Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari distanced the party from the statements, emphasizing that rape is a grave crime and cannot be justified or linked to caste or religion.

Why It Matters: Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya's controversial 'rape theory' linking caste, beauty, and scriptures draws widespread condemnation.