Manjhi Slams Minister's Husband Over 'Buy Bride' Remark; Action Demanded

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News18•03-01-2026, 00:52
Manjhi Slams Minister's Husband Over 'Buy Bride' Remark; Action Demanded
- •Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya, sparked controversy with an alleged statement about 'buying a girl from Bihar for marriage'.
- •Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi condemned the remark as "reprehensible" and demanded immediate action, stating it sends a wrong societal message.
- •Opposition parties, social organizations, and RJD attacked the BJP, calling the statement against women's dignity and family values.
- •Bihar Women's Commission is preparing to issue a notice to Sahu, emphasizing the remark hurts women's dignity.
- •Sahu issued a video clarification, claiming his statement was distorted and apologizing if anyone was hurt.
Why It Matters: Minister's husband faces backlash for 'buy bride' remark; Manjhi demands action, Sahu clarifies.
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