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‘Bihar Girls Ready For Marriage At Rs 20,000’: Uttarakhand Minister’s Husband Sparks Row | India News

‘Bihar Girls Ready For Marriage At Rs 20,000’: Uttarakhand Minister’s Husband Sparks Row | India News

Last Updated:January 03, 2026, 13:18 IST The remarks sparked widespread outrage, prompting the Bihar State Women’s Commission (BSWC) to take suo motu cognisance of the matter. Girdhari Lal Sahu (Image: ANI) The husband of Uttarakhand’s Women and Child Development Minister has triggered widespread outrage after a video surfaced in which he is heard making derogatory remarks about women from Bihar. A video of his comment is going viral on social media, where he can be heard saying, “Will you get married in old age? If you’re unable to get married… we’ll bring a girl for you from Bihar– you can get one there for Rs 20000-25,000.” He was speaking at an event in the Someshwar constituency of Almora. “Come with me, we’ll get you married,” he said. The remarks sparked widespread outrage, prompting the Bihar State Women’s Commission (BSWC) to take suo motu cognisance of the matter. Speaking to ANI, Apsara, chairperson of Bihar Mahila Aayog, said, “This statement reflects his intellectual bankruptcy. When the women of Bihar are reaching new heights. You are making …