New Delhi: Already going through flak within the Ankita Bhandari homicide case, the BJP authorities is in additional hassle for a misogynist comment made by Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya’s husband.

A video of Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand Girls and Little one growth minister, has brought on a lot outrage on social media. Within the video he says: “Will you get married in previous age? If you happen to’re unable to get married… we’ll carry a woman for you from Bihar—you may get one there for 20 to 25 thousand rupees,” he mentioned within the video.

Following the controversy over his assertion, Sahu launched a video claiming his remarks had been distorted and misrepresented and blamed the opposition for it.

Sahu mentioned he was talking at an occasion additionally attended by girls. “In my deal with, I discussed the wedding of one among my buddies. Opposition leaders together with the Congress have twisted that dialogue and introduced it within the media, which is totally improper,” mentioned Sahu, sustaining that he has utmost respect for ladies.

ThePrint messaged Rekha Arya over SMS and WhatsApp, however obtained no response. This report can be up to date when and if she does reply.

The Congress and different opposition events launched sharp assaults on the BJP over Sahu’s assertion.

BJP leaders in Bihar too expressed anger over Sahu’s assertion. Bihar BJP spokesperson Prabhakar Mishra mentioned motion ought to be taken in opposition to the one that made the remark, terming it an insult not solely to the ladies of Bihar however your complete nation.

Bihar Congress president Rajesh Ram mentioned in a press release: “…it’s the nature of the BJP to disrespect the folks of Bihar… This sort of language is getting used for the ladies of Bihar. Bihar won’t tolerate this… He ought to apologise to the folks of Bihar…”

Uttarakhand Mahila Congress state president Jyoti Rautela demanded an apology from Sahu. “A really shameful assertion has been made by the husband of Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya. He ought to apologise for his assertion…”

Congress spokesperson Sujata Paul demanded authorized motion in opposition to Sahu.

“The assertion made by the minister’s husband is extraordinarily severe, particularly his declare that ladies can be found for Rs 20,000–25,000 in Bihar. This raises severe questions on whether or not he ought to be taken into custody and questioned, and whether or not the authorities ought to provoke authorized motion to establish who these ladies are and whether or not he has any involvement in such crimes,” she mentioned.

Quite a few Congress leaders termed it a mirrored image of a “misogynistic mindset” and likewise questioned how a authorities—the place the minister accountable for girls’s empowerment comes from a household that makes use of such language—may declare to safeguard the dignity and security of girls within the state.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Bihar additionally expressed sturdy objections. The celebration alleged that such “disgusting” attitudes towards girls from Bihar repeatedly floor amongst folks related to the BJP and the RSS.

It additionally demanded a clarification from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and House Minister Amit Shah, stating that the BJP’s silence speaks volumes.

“We’ll carry a woman from Bihar! In Bihar, one can get her for simply Rs 20-25 thousand! That is the disgusting mindset of BJP supporters and RSS members in direction of girls from Bihar! On this, the Prime Minister and House Minister ought to present clarification on behalf of the BJP! However now, the mouths of Bihar BJP, JD(U), and all BJP leaders can be sealed! The shameless husband of Uttarakhand authorities minister Rekha Arya, Girdhari Lal, is revealing the BJP’s considering in direction of girls from Bihar,” the RJD posted on X.

(Edited by Viny Mishra)

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