BJP Minister's Husband Sparks Outrage with "Bihar Girls for Marriage" Remark

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Moneycontrol•03-01-2026, 11:52
BJP Minister's Husband Sparks Outrage with "Bihar Girls for Marriage" Remark
- •Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya, allegedly stated "girls from Bihar are available for marriage for 20-25 thousand rupees" in a viral video.
- •The Bihar State Women's Commission took cognizance, issued a notice to Sahu, and wrote to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.
- •Congress and RJD leaders, including Jyoti Rautela and Tejashwi Yadav, condemned the remark as an attack on women's dignity and a "toxic mindset."
- •Sahu has a controversial past, including double murder charges and an accusation of fraudulently removing a domestic helper's kidney.
- •Sahu apologized, claiming his statement was misrepresented, while the BJP distanced itself from him.
Why It Matters: Minister's husband's controversial remark on Bihar girls sparks widespread condemnation and legal action.
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