A Congress leader’s rape joke shines a light on how easy it is for politicians to make light of something as serious as rape with impunity.

If the marriageable age is increased, women will get more chances to “loaf around” and wander about, Shafiqur Rahman Barq told the media. 

For Congress MLA enjoy rape remark backfires, as it sparks off a wave of outrage from social media users as well as opposition leaders.