'Prostitute, why didn't she complain first time?': Kerala MLA on nun who alleged rape by bishop

PC George, an independent MLA from Kerala, has made controversial comments on the character of the nun who levelled rape allegations against Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar, Punjab.

The Kerala MLA called the rape victim a "prostitute"and made disparaging comments about her modesty, questioning the character of the nun.

Addressing a press conference in Kottayam, Poonjar MLA PC George said, "No one has doubt that the nun is a prostitute. Twelve times she enjoyed it and the 13th time it is rape? Why didn't she complain the first time?"

The nun had alleged in June that Mulakkal sexually abused her several times at a convent in Kuruvalangadu near Kottayam in Kerala between 2014 and 2016.

An FIR was registered against the bishop and a 114-page statement of the nun and other inmates of the convent taken.

Although Mulakkal has denied any wrongdoing, a team of Kerala Police officials last month visited the bishop's house at Jalandhar and questioned him, Father Antony and Jalandhar Diocese Chief Public Relations Officer Father Peter.

Coming in support of the nuns' cause, former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan in a statement on Saturday said that the nuns are forced to protest in the absence of any help from any the authorities concerned.

Meanwhile, all eyes are now on the controversial bishop to see whether Mulakkal travels to the Vatican early next month to take part in the bishops' conference.