Archive · 3 Jan 2026
BJP Leader's Remarks on Bihar Girls Spark Outrage
A man named Girdhari Lal Sahu, who is married to a minister in Uttarakhand, made a very offensive comment at a public event.
He said that girls in Bihar can be bought for marriage for just 20,000 to 25,000 rupees.
This comment made many people very angry, and a video of him saying this went viral on social media.
The Congress party and the Bihar State Women Commission criticized his remarks, saying they are disrespectful and harmful.
Sahu later said that his words were twisted and that he was only talking about a friend's marriage.
He apologized if his words hurt anyone.
The BJP party said they do not agree with his remarks and have no connection with him.
Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya, made controversial remarks about girls in Bihar being available for marriage at Rs 20,000-25,000.
The remarks, made at a public event in Almora, sparked outrage and were widely criticized by the Congress party and the Bihar State Women Commission.
A video of Sahu's remarks went viral on social media, leading to widespread condemnation.
Sahu apologized, stating that his words were taken out of context and twisted by opponents.
The BJP distanced itself from Sahu's remarks, stating that he has no connection with the party.
- Who
- Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya
- What
- Made controversial remarks about girls in Bihar being available for marriage at a low cost
- When
- At a public event in Almora last month (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Almora, Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- Reason for the remark not specified; Sahu claims it was about a friend's marriage
Critics
Girdhari Lal Sahu
Nature of Remarks
Critics
The remarks are highly offensive, disrespectful, and promote harmful stereotypes about women in Bihar.
Girdhari Lal Sahu
The remarks were taken out of context and twisted by opponents; he was discussing a friend's marriage.
Accountability
Critics
Sahu should be held accountable for his remarks, and his wife, Rekha Arya, should explain her stance.
Girdhari Lal Sahu
Sahu has apologized for any hurt caused and denies any intention to disrespect women.
- BJP Leader
- Girdhari Lal Sahu
- Statement
- Girls in Bihar available for marriage at Rs 20,000-25,000
- Event
- Public event in Almora, Uttarakhand
- Reaction
- Outrage from Congress, Bihar State Women Commission, and public
- Video
- Viral on social media
- Rekha Arya
- Uttarakhand Women Empowerment and Child Development Minister and Sahu's wife
- BJP Stance
- Distanced itself from Sahu's remarks
- Apology
- Sahu apologized, stating his words were twisted
Sources
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