The National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson, Rekha Sharma has sought an immediate apology from Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his remarks in the state Assembly on the role of women in population growth.
The Chief Minister made derogatory remarks while talking of population control with his remarks drawing condemnation from Opposition leaders. NCW chairperson said: “I demand an immediate and unequivocal apology from the Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar.
His crass remarks in the Vidhan Sabha are an affront to the dignity and respect that every woman deserves. Such derogatory and cheap language used during his speech is a dark stain on our society. If a leader can make such comments so openly in a democracy, one can only imagine the horror the state must be enduring under his leadership. We stand firm against such behaviour and call for accountability.” Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women, Swati Maliwal said: “Strongly condemn the disgraceful language used by Bihar CM Shri Nitish Kumar while addressing the assembly. He must immediately apologise!” Nitish Kumar was speaking during the winter session of the Bihar Assembly.
The Chief Minister made the remarks while underlining the need for girls’ education to check population growth. In a video, the Kumar is heard saying that the fertility rate, earlier at 4.3%, has now dropped to 2.9% as per a report last year. The Bihar BJP targeted Bihar CM on his remark and said “There hasn’t been a leader more vulgar than Nitish Kumar in Indian politics. It appears that Nitish babu’s is bitten by ‘adult, B-grade films’ bug. There should be a ban on his double-meaning remarks. It seems he has been influenced by the company he keeps.”