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

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Moneycontrol•03-01-2026, 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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