Kerala nun rape case: NCW chief slams PC George over 'prostitute' remark

NEW DELHI: National Commission for Women (NCW) chief, Rekha Sharma on Sunday slammed Kerala independent MLA PC George for his remarks regarding the victim nun, who has levelled rape allegations against Jalandhar Bishop.
George had, on Saturday, questioned the character of the nun and called her a "prostitute".
Sharma said she was ashamed of such lawmakers and that strict action will be taken against him.
"I am ashamed of such lawmakers who are giving these statements instead of helping women. NCW has already taken up the matter and we will write to the DGP demanding strict action against him," the NCW chief said.
Adding further, Sharma said that she has met the victim nun who is demanding justice for herself. "I met her in person. She was protesting against the Bishop and demanding justice for herself. I've seen her being denounced by the church. She was denied basic facilities like ration and stipend," she said.
Reacting to the MLA's comments, CPM's Subhashini Ali said that it is horrible that a public figure is making such comments.
"Nuns showed courage in making such allegations against someone who is head of the organisation (Bishop). In such a situation, for somebody who is a public figure to make this comment is horrible."
George had asked why was the rape not reported when it happened for the first time.
"No one has doubt that the nun is a prostitute. 12 times she enjoyed it and the 13th time it is rape? Why didn't she complain the first time?" PC George had said.
The nun has accused Jalandhar Bishop Franco of raping and having unnatural sex with her multiple times between 2014 and 2016.