Taslima against death for rape

No one is born a criminal, says the acclaimed writer.

Update: 2018-04-22 00:50 GMT
Taslima Nasrin interacts with author T.P. Rajeevan during the release function of her book Spilt: A Life held at Hilite Mall, Kozhikode, on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

Kozhikode: Noted writer  Taslima Nasreen  has opposed  capital punishment for rape saying  all have a  right to live in  society.  “No one is born  a criminal. Hence they must be given a chance to correct their sins,” she said after launching her book  ‘Split: A Life’  at Hilite Mall here on Saturday.

“In West Bengal,  a rapist was hanged to death, which has in no way reduced the  rape cases in the state. Men should be educated against  indulging in these crimes,” she said while speaking during the function.

“I have  been targeted  by fundamentalists for taking up women’s causes.  I only believe in the religion of mankind and  am against the religion that kills people.

West Bengal government had banned the book for allegedly hurting the sentiments of Muslim community.  But each word that I have written has  spread across the world  through the internet. Nobody can stop me from writing or propagating my ideas,” she  said.

‘Split: A Life’ in English features her experiences  as a doctor and a social activist and her life in exile in India.

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