# Indian-origin trans MSP under fire over rape ‘spectrum’ comment 2026-08-08T18:55:51+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A clip from a 2025 podcast has resurfaced showing Q Manivannan, an Indian-born transgender Scottish Greens MSP, saying rape exists on a "spectrum." They argued that society should question what conditions could lead "individuals like ourselves" to commit such crimes, rather than focusing only on the stereotype of a "monster rapist." Manivannan was elected to the Scottish Parliament in May 2026 and is currently on a student visa. Scottish Labour MP Tracy Gilbert said she was "alarmed" and called for an apology. Reform UK MSP Senga Beresford demanded suspension pending investigation. The party has not yet responded. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Indian-origin, podcast, Q Manivannan, rape controversy, Scottish Greens, transgender Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/indian-origin-trans-msp-under-fire-over-rape-spectrum-comment/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/indian-origin-trans-msp-under-fire-over-rape-spectrum-comment/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.