Personalities Who Made Unexpected Headlines In 2013

Ranjit Sinha:

Ranjit Sinha, the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sparks outrage among the masses for his sexist remarks that states “if you can’t prevent rape, enjoy it”. His comments instantly drew the ire of women activists and also among the netizens, who called it shameful. This controversial statement was uttered during a question-answer session — as part of the CBI’s golden jubilee celebrations—that veered towards the desirability of legalizing betting, regarding the IPL spot-fixing scandals.

Asaram Bapu:

Asharam Bapu who is endearingly called Bapu is one of the most controversial spiritual gurus. He is accused of land grabbing in Gujarat and various other cities. This Spiritual leader has been booked for sexual assault case involving minor daughter of one of his devotees following a complaint from a minor girl at Kamala Market police station in central Delhi. The victims have accused Asaram of repeated sexual assault between 1997 and 2006 when she had been living in his ashram on the outskirts of Ahmedabad city.

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