Daijiworld Media Network - Dharwad (MS)
Dharwad, May 2: In a controversial statement, Basavaprakash Swamiji of Akkamahadevi Anubhava Peeta has said that rapes are happening because of the 'indecent' dresses worn by girls, due to which, he said, minds get 'corrupted'.
Swamiji was speaking at a press conference in the city.
"Girls should not wear indecent dresses. If girls dress in an indecent manner, minds get corrupted and rapes take place. In addition, girls need to follow our culture. I affirm the statement of Mate Mahadevi that was given earlier," Swamiji added.
"Women should not venture out after midnight. It will bring threat to their life. I am saying that the society will be virtuous, if women cover their body completely and live by rules of Indian tradition," he said.
Swamiji expressed regret on the rape and murder of girl student at Raichur that took place recently. He said that the culprits of that heinous crime should be hanged in public.
He also warned the government that if no action is taken, he will conduct a fast near Suvarna Soudha of Belagavi.