PM Imran Khan Under Fire For Blaming Victims Instead Of Rapists For Rising Rape Violence In The Country

PM Imran Khan is on the receiving end of a whole lot of flak ever since he blamed vulgarity (fahashi) for the rise in rape and sexual violence incidents in Pakistan.

While answering a question during his live call session with the general public on Sunday, the premier commented on how the concept of purdah (veil) is integral to keeping temptations in check.

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He furthered that bepardagi or fahashi is leading to these rising incidences, as some people in our society are unable to control their lewd desires. “Iska kuch tau effect aana tha naa (It had to manifest itself in some way),” he added.

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Well, he basically went on to blame the victims for the increasing sexual assault violence in the country.

Women already don’t have it easy in this country, and the kind of hate movements relating to women’s rights get goes to show that Pakistan has a long way to go in this fight against toxic masculinity. And if on top of that, Pakistan’s PM goes on to say something as insensitive as that, it will certainly and rightfully, enrage women and men in our country.

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This woman here is completely shocked to learn how PM Khan completely dismissed the fact that rapists need to be kept in check and not the victims when such crimes occur.

Shock & outrage as Imran Khan links 'vulgarity' with rise in rape & sexual violence..
PrimeMinister seems to blame women & how they dress instead of violent male behaviour who he said "cannot keep their willpower in check"
No word on law enforcement… https://t.co/5e9c2E7hjg

— Saima Mohsin (@SaimaMohsin) April 5, 2021

From women in shuttlecock burqas to infants, many have been a victim to assault in this country, so it’s never the dress that leads to such atrocities, another user pointed out in complete disgust.

There are infants that are raped, there are women who cover themselves head to toe that are raped, there are women who do not leave their homes that are raped, how one can blame "vulgarity" for rape is utterly disgusting.https://t.co/T7CiznOkKk

— Subcontinent. (@subcontinent__) April 5, 2021

It is shocking that the Prime Minister of our country repeatedly hurts the sentiments of women,esp survivors of sexual violence.Not dress,character nor where a woman is leads to rape!It’s high time to dismiss these patriarchal myths that are a hindrance to the fight against rape! pic.twitter.com/7FaNeWskJ6

— Nayab Jan (@NayabGJan) April 5, 2021

“Instead of blaming rape/sexual violence on ‘vulgarity’ in society and a lack of parda he may as well say women are asking for it. What hope do the women of Pakistan have when the leader of the country himself hands predators an excuse for their behavior?” wrote a user.

Imran Khan is a dope. Instead of blaming rape/sexual violence on ‘vulgarity’ in society and a lack of parda he may as well say women are asking for it. What hope do the women of Pakistan have when the leader of the country himself hands predators an excuse for their behaviour? https://t.co/O9N4rb6kFj

— Madiha (@MadihaBlob) April 5, 2021

How unfair is the way PM Imran linked vulgarity with rape violence in the country? Let us know in the comments.