PM Modi Rebukes Bihar CM for Insulting Remarks Against Women

PM Modi Rebukes Bihar CM for Insulting Remarks Against Women

VoM News Desk | November 8, 2023 | 05:44 PM IST | Politics | Follow on Google News

PM Modi Rebukes Bihar CM for Insulting Remarks Against Women

PM Modi Rebukes Bihar CM for Insulting Remarks Against Women

In a recent political rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stern reproach towards Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his disparaging comments about women, which were made in the context of population control. Modi highlighted the gravity of the derogatory language used by Kumar in the state assembly, questioning the dignity of such discourse and expressing dismay over the absence of remorse or condemnation from other leaders of the INDI alliance.

Outcry and Apology in Wake of Controversial Comments

The incendiary remarks by the Bihar Chief Minister not only sparked widespread censure but also prompted chaotic scenes in the Bihar Assembly as opposition members vociferously protested. Kumar, following the backlash and a call for an apology from the National Commission for Women, expressed regret for any offense his comments may have caused, retracting his statement.

Political Fallout and Calls for Kumar’s Resignation

The controversy has led to strong criticism from various political figures, including Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai, who suggested that Kumar had lost his “mental stability” and was unfit for his position as Chief Minister. Defending Kumar, Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav suggested that the comments were in reference to sex education and were misinterpreted, advocating for a practical discussion on population control measures.

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