Minister's Husband Sparks Outrage: Claims Bihar Girls Available for Marriage at ₹20K

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CNBC Awaaz•03-01-2026, 16:00
Minister's Husband Sparks Outrage: Claims Bihar Girls Available for Marriage at ₹20K
- •Husband of Uttarakhand's Minister of Women and Child Development made a viral statement claiming Bihar girls are available for marriage for ₹20-25K.
- •The controversial remark was made during an event in Someshwar assembly constituency, Almora, sparking nationwide outrage.
- •Bihar State Women's Commission, led by Chairperson Apsara, termed it 'Intellectual Bankruptcy' and is taking official action.
- •Uttarakhand Mahila Congress President Jyoti Rautela and Bihar BJP spokesperson Prabhakar Mishra condemned the statement, demanding apology and action.
- •The minister's husband issued a clarification, alleging his statement about a friend's marriage was distorted by opposition parties; AAP also attacked BJP.
Why It Matters: Minister's husband's derogatory remarks about Bihar women ignite widespread political and social condemnation.
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