New Delhi: Under fire for his “rape” analogy, CBI Director Ranjit Sinha today apologised for his controversial remark and said he has deep sense of regard and respect for women and commitment to gender issues.
As Sinha's “If you can't prevent rape, you enjoy it” remark yesterday sparked an outrage and also triggered a demand for his resignation from BJP leader Nitin Gadkari and CPI-M's Brinda Karat, the National Commission for Women (NCW) issued a show cause notice to him seeking an explanation within 24 hours. Karat said the remark was “very offensive”.
In a statement, Sinha said he had made the comment in the context of legalising betting in sports.
“I gave my opinion that betting should be legalised and that if the laws cannot be enforced that does not mean that laws should not be made. This is as erroneous as saying that if rape is inevitable one should lie back and enjoy it. “I regret any hurt caused as the same was inadvertent and unintended. I reiterate my deep sense of regard and respect for women and commitment to gender issues,” he said.
