Overview
- Baraiya’s interview went viral after he linked rape to men being distracted by “beautiful” women and claimed some scriptures promise “teerth phal” for sex with women from SC, ST and OBC communities.
- In a video posted the next day, the MLA withdrew the remarks, saying he was quoting academic Harimohan Jha and that he does not agree with the statements.
- The Madhya Pradesh Congress labeled the comments his personal opinion and asked him for an explanation, with no formal disciplinary action announced so far.
- BJP leaders, including Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and national spokespersons, condemned the remarks and demanded Baraiya’s suspension or expulsion as party workers staged protests.
- Reports note Baraiya also made disturbing assertions about group assaults and crimes against infants, the clip was amplified by BJP accounts, and the episode revived scrutiny of his past provocative statements.