'Bihar Girls For Rs 20,000': Uttarakhand Minister's Husband Sparks Outrage

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News18•03-01-2026, 13:18
'Bihar Girls For Rs 20,000': Uttarakhand Minister's Husband Sparks Outrage
- •Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya, made derogatory remarks about Bihar women.
- •A viral video shows Sahu claiming Bihar girls can be 'bought for Rs 20,000-25,000' for marriage.
- •The comments sparked widespread outrage, prompting the Bihar State Women’s Commission to take suo motu cognisance.
- •Political leaders and women's commissions condemned the statement, demanding an apology from Sahu.
- •Sahu defended himself, stating his comments were twisted and he holds utmost respect for women.
Why It Matters: Uttarakhand Minister's husband faces backlash for derogatory remarks about Bihar women, sparking widespread condemnation.
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