Congress Leader Grapples With Rape “Joke” Fallout

This senior Congress leader's insensitive joke in the state assembly landed him in hot water.

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00:00There is a saying, when rape is inevitable, lie down and enjoy it.

00:07You apologized for the statement that you made.

00:11Will you apologize for the statement that you made, Mr. Ramesh Kumar?

00:30Let us enjoy the situation.

00:50There is a saying, when rape is inevitable, lie down and enjoy it.

01:11That is exactly the position into which you are.

01:15What do you do?

01:32I run an NGO.

01:34I run an NGO.

01:37My legs are broken.

01:39I walk in the middle of the society.

01:42My children are with me.

01:46What values do you have?

01:59I like you so much that I want to keep looking into your eyes.

02:31You apologized for the statement that you made.

02:34Will you apologize for the statement that you made, Mr. Ramesh Kumar?