Sexist Remark in Rajasthan Assembly Sparks Outrage, BJP MLA Bahadur Singh Under Fire

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News18•17-02-2026, 09:44
Sexist Remark in Rajasthan Assembly Sparks Outrage, BJP MLA Bahadur Singh Under Fire
- •BJP MLA Bahadur Singh made a sexist remark comparing budgets to the birth of a boy and a girl during a Rajasthan Assembly debate.
- •He called the BJP budget 'youthful' and the Congress budget 'old age,' stating a 'boy was born' in BJP budgets and a 'girl was born' in the last Congress budget, leading to their ouster.
- •Initially, many BJP members laughed, and the Speaker did not immediately object, though some Congress members protested.
- •The controversy escalated outside the House, with social organizations and human rights activists condemning the remark as objectionable and promoting gender discrimination.
- •Kavita Srivastava of PUCL demanded immediate action from the Assembly Speaker and disciplinary measures from BJP leadership, warning of public agitation if no steps are taken.
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