'When girl is born, you blame the Centre': BJP MLA's remark sparks storm in Punjab Vidhan Sabha
Sharma later clarified that his reference to girls was merely a commonly used phrase and that he had the utmost respect for women
On the fourth day of the Monsoon Session, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha erupted into uproar over a sexist remark made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Ashwani Sharma. The MLA was reacting to allegations that the Centre had stopped releasing funds to Punjab. Sharma's statement, "When a boy is born, you say it is because of your hard work. When a girl is born, you blame the Centre," sparked outrage among ruling party members, especially women legislators, who demanded an apology and an unconditional retraction.
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