‘Girls Enjoy Being Raped’ Remark Sparks Outrage; Kerala Police Book TG Mohandas Over Comments on Delhi Protest
The Kerala Police’s Cyber Crime Wing has registered a criminal case against right-wing political commentator TG Mohandas following widespread outrage over remarks he allegedly made in a YouTube video discussing the recent student protest in Delhi over the alleged NEET paper leak. The case was registered after a complaint accused the comments of promoting hatred, disturbing public peace, and making deeply offensive statements about women.
According to the First Information Report (FIR), Mohandas allegedly claimed that the Delhi protest could lead to incidents of gang rape and further stated that those participating in the agitation “like rape,” adding that “there are girls who enjoy being raped.” The remarks quickly drew condemnation from political parties, student organisations, women’s groups and social media users, who described them as misogynistic and inflammatory.
Police have invoked provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to acts intended to provoke public disorder and statements likely to create fear or disturb public tranquillity. The FIR also includes provisions under the Information Technology Act and the Kerala Police Act, reflecting the online nature of the alleged offence. Investigators are examining the video and other related digital material as part of the probe.
The controversy intensified after earlier clips from the same video circulated online, in which Mohandas allegedly suggested that authorities should have imposed a curfew around Delhi’s Jantar Mantar protest site and, after repeated warnings, opened fire on protesters if they refused to disperse. Those remarks had already prompted demands for legal action and a government inquiry in Kerala.
Responding to the backlash, Mohandas defended his statements, claiming they had been made in a satirical and hypothetical context. He argued that short excerpts circulating on social media had stripped away the broader context of his Malayalam-language commentary and led to misinterpretation.
The controversy also prompted the RSS to publicly distance itself from Mohandas. Senior functionaries clarified that he does not hold any official position within the organisation and stated that his comments represented his personal views. The organisation further said it did not endorse the remarks and condemned them.
The incident has reignited debate over the limits of free speech, the accountability of public commentators on digital platforms, and the legal response to speech perceived as promoting violence or degrading women. Legal experts note that the outcome of the investigation will depend on whether the prosecution can establish that the statements violated criminal provisions governing public order and online communications.
