African-American actress and singer Mary Millben has strongly condemned Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, for his derogatory remarks made in the state assembly. In response, Millben has called for a courageous woman to step up and declare her candidacy for Bihar Chief Minister, emphasizing the need to empower women in leadership roles. She has also urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to support a female candidate for the position.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also weighed in on the matter during an election rally in Madhya Pradesh, delivering a scathing attack on Kumar for his offensive comments. Though not mentioning Kumar by name, PM Modi denounced the derogatory words spoken in the state assembly, expressing his disapproval and stating that there should be no tolerance for such language.
The controversy unfolded when Nitish Kumar used derogatory language to explain the role of education and women in controlling population growth during the winter session of the Bihar Assembly. Kumar emphasized the importance of girls’ education in curbing population growth, but his choice of words caused an uproar and drew criticism from various quarters.
Facing backlash, Nitish Kumar issued an apology, acknowledging that his words were inappropriate and expressing regret for any offense caused. The National Commission for Women (NCW) also demanded an unconditional apology from the Chief Minister.
This incident has sparked a conversation on the empowerment of women in Bihar. Mary Millben’s call for a brave woman to step forward and run for Chief Minister highlights the need for women to hold leadership positions and contribute to the development of the state. The support of the Bharatiya Janata Party in empowering a woman to lead would be a significant step towards true women’s empowerment and progress.
As the controversy surrounding Nitish Kumar’s remarks continues, it remains to be seen how the people of Bihar will react. The issue has brought attention to the importance of promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in India’s political landscape. The fate of Bihar and its women’s empowerment lies not only in the hands of politicians but also in the hands of the voters who can bring about change through their votes.
