Denying the controversial remarks of spiritual guru Asaram Bapu about the Delhi gang-rape victim, his spokesperson Nilam Dubey on Monday said that the media has created the whole issue by misquoting Bapu.

Reacting to the ongoing controversy and countrywide criticism over the statements, Dubey said, "Bapujee never made such statements. He just asked his women followers to avoid such situation anyhow."

"He was only suggesting that women should try their level best to come out from such situation by using diplomatic ways. We request the media not to distort the statement, this will dissolve such a sensitive issue," said Dubey. "Yes, he said that the girl had made a mistake by taking an empty bus in night.  If she had taken 'Matra-Diksha', the God has might save her anyhow," she added.

Asaram Bapu has landed himself in a controversy over his remark that the December 16 Delhi gang rape victim is as guilty as those responsible for the barbaric sexual assault on her.