Uproar in RS over BBC interview of rapist

New Delhi:The Rajya Sabha witnessed uproar on Wednesday on the inter-view of a December 16 gang-rape convict to BBC, as members sought to know from the government how this was permitted.
While some members said it was wrong to allow the interview in which the rapist blames the victim, others were of the view that it reflected the mentality of a large section of the society, stressing on the need to correct it. The issue was raised by Janata Dal-United  member K.C. Tyagi during zero hour as he ques-tioned how permission for the interview was granted.
“There is a documentary which is so derogatory. It should not be shown,” Tyagi said, adding that he had also given a notice for suspension of business in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the issue.Deputy chairman P.J. Kurien did not allow the suspension, but let the members express their views, himself wondering how the permission was granted.(IANS)