During a session in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made a controversial remark to RJD’s female legislator, Rekha Devi. In response, the legislator said, 'He is our Chief Minister, but there is a way to talk to women, which he seems to have forgotten.'
In an interview with Aaj Tak, the RJD legislator stated, 'Imagine the Chief Minister telling a woman that she knows nothing. Why should women be disrespected by the Chief Minister? Women deserve respect. Every household has women in the roles of a mother, daughter-in-law, daughter, and sister, and such remarks are unacceptable.'
Chief Minister Should Apologize to Women: Rekha Devi
When asked about the Chief Minister’s claim of launching numerous schemes for women and daughters, Rekha Devi responded, 'While daughters are being elevated, what is really happening to them? Are they safe? The Chief Minister should apologize to women.'
What Did Nitish Kumar Say?
During his address, Nitish Kumar faced opposition regarding reservation. He repeatedly urged the opposition legislators to listen to him. Enraged by the interruptions, he directed a controversial remark at RJD legislator Rekha Devi, saying, 'Oh, you’re a woman; you know nothing.'
'Oh, you’re a woman; you know nothing,' Nitish Kumar Lashes Out at RJD Legislator Rekha Devi in Assembly
Taking a dig at RJD, Nitish Kumar said, 'Did these people ever promote a woman before? It only started after 2005. That’s why I am saying, listen quietly. We will keep speaking whether you listen or not; that’s your fault.'
CM Discusses Caste Census
During this time, Nitish Kumar was discussing the caste census. He said, 'When the caste census was unanimously accepted, and the number of backwards increased, we raised the reservation limit from 50% to 75%. The central government also implemented a 10% reservation for the upper castes, and we also included it. We collected economic data for every family.'
