Scandal and Rape in Modi’s India: Embarrassment and Normalcy

Court documents linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein continue to emerge, causing an international scandal as powerful men like Bill Gates face scrutiny over past associations. In India, Gates skipped a summit amid government unease over his ties to Epstein, highlighting a stark contrast between public outrage over global scandals and the ongoing epidemic of sexual violence against women in the country. Under the Modi administration, gang rapes are reported with alarming frequency, yet little action is taken to address the issue, with convicted rapists even being granted bail. The systemic failure to protect women from violence remains a pervasive and urgent issue that demands attention and action.

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