Cutting across party lines, politicians in Bihar on Saturday (January 3, 2026) condemned the purported statement of Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya, that girls from the eastern State are “available for marriage at ₹20,000-25,000”.
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Leaders of the ruling BJP and opposition RJD, besides independent MP Pappu Yadav, criticised Mr. Sahu for the comment made at an event held in Almora last month.
While Uttarakhand is a BJP-governed State, the saffron party is a major constituent of the ruling NDA in Bihar.
A purported video, which has surfaced on social media, shows Mr. Sahu allegedly saying, "Will you get married in old age? If you are unable to get married, we will bring a girl for you from Bihar… you can get one there for ₹20,000 to ₹25,000." Senior Bihar BJP leader Dilip Jaiswal denounced the remarks.
