Overview
- In the video from Almora, Girdhari Lal Sahu is heard telling a young man he could “get girls in Bihar for Rs 20,000–25,000,” though at least one wire service said it could not independently verify the clip.
- The Bihar State Women Commission took suo motu cognisance, issued a notice seeking an unconditional apology, and indicated legal action if he fails to respond, with 20 days given to present his position.
- Bihar-based leaders across parties — including the BJP, JD(U), Congress and RJD — denounced the comment and demanded an apology or punitive action.
- Sahu released a clarification claiming his words were casual and misrepresented by opponents, and he offered an apology if his remarks hurt sentiments.
- The Uttarakhand Mahila Congress announced protests and police strengthened security at Minister Rekha Arya’s residence, as a complaint was filed at Dehradun’s Dalanwala police station.