Girdhari Lal Sahu (Image: ANI)
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Moneycontrol03-01-2026, 08:15

Minister's Husband Sparks Outrage with "Bihar Girls for Rs 20-25k" Comment

  • Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya, made controversial remarks about women from Bihar.
  • A viral video shows Sahu suggesting "girls from Bihar for Rs 20,000-25,000" for marriage at an Almora event.
  • Bihar State Women's Commission took suo-motu cognisance, condemning the statement as "intellectual bankruptcy."
  • Uttarakhand Mahila Congress and Bihar BJP leaders demanded an apology and action, calling the remarks shameful and offensive.
  • Sahu claimed his comments were twisted, asserting his respect for women, while AAP criticized BJP over the incident.

Why It Matters: Minister's husband's derogatory remarks about women from Bihar ignite widespread condemnation.

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