A ruling BJP MLA’s remarks in the Rajasthan Assembly equating the State Budget to the “birth of a boy” have sparked protests by women’s groups, social activists and the Opposition Congress. Civil rights groups have submitted a memorandum to Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani demanding action against the legislator.
Bahadur Singh Koli, representing Bharatpur district’s Weir constituency, said during the debate on the Budget earlier this week that the BJP government’s Budget was like the birth of a boy, as it was youth-oriented. “In contrast, the final Budget of [former Chief Minister] Ashok Gehlot was like the birth of a girl,” he said.
