• By Vivek Raj
  • Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:56 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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After facing backlash over yesterday's speech in Bihar Vidhan Sabha, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar apologises for his statement saying, "I apologise & I take back my words..."

Soon after Nitish Kumar gave a speech in the Bihar assembly while revealing the caste survey data, his remarks over 'population control' garnered a lot of criticism. The video quickly went viral on social media, and users condemned the language used by him as 'sexist' and 'derogatory'. Bihar BJP unit, National Commission for Women, and others demanded his apology for his crude comments. 

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On Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's apology, BJP leader Sushil Modi said, "Even though he has apologised but the entire Bihar state was ashamed. How did he have the courage to make such a sexist statement?..."

Meanwhile, opposition leaders continued to protest inside the Bihar Assembly over the Chief Minister's derogatory words where he explained the role of education and role of women in population control. 

Earlier after the CM's speech went viral on social media, the BJP Bihar unit criticised the remarks and labelled him as "the most vulgar politician in the history of Indian politics" and called for a ban on his double-meaning dialogues in public.

BJP leader Giriraj Singh while attacking Nitish Kumar said that he had lost his mental balance and was unfit to represent a civilised society, and urged him to resign.

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Rekha Sharma, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), also demanded an apology from Nitish Kumar, stating that his remarks were an insult to the dignity and respect every woman deserves. The NCW called for accountability against such derogatory language in a democracy.