‘Internet Gives Testosterone Boost, Alcohol Erases Sense’: SP Leader’s Remark On Rape Sparks Row | India News
Last Updated:January 18, 2026, 10:45 IST Phool Singh Baraiya’s remarks on rape sparked outrage; ST Hasan blamed internet and alcohol, calling for strict punishment. Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan. (ANI) After Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya triggered a political storm with his remarks, Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan weighed in, blaming the influence of the internet and alcohol for sexual crimes. Reacting to Baraiya’s controversial statement, Hasan said vulgar content on the internet gives a “testosterone boost” to young men, leaving them unable to control their sexual desires. He alleged that this leads to crimes when women or girls come into contact with them. He further claimed that alcohol was a major factor, saying that after consuming alcohol, a man forgets the difference between his wife and daughter, citing several such instances. Calling for strict punishment, Hasan said rapists should be shot at a “chauraha.” “I think the internet is a big reason behind this. The vulgarity on the internet gives a testosterone boost to young men, which makes them unable to control their sexual …

