Rajasthan BJP chief apologises for his remarks comparing state budget with dark-skinned bride-

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Congress leaders speak against country, their conduct appears 'anti-national': Poonia


By PTI

JAIPUR: Rajasthan BJP president Satish Poonia on Thursday apologised for his controversial remark comparing the state budget with a dark-complexioned bride after getting a makeover.

Talking to reporters after Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot presented the Budget for the year 2022-23 on Wednesday, Poonia had said, “It seems to be a ‘daubed up’ budget.

It seems like a dark-complexioned bride has been taken to a beauty parlour and presented after a good makeup.

The remarks drew strong criticism with the ruling Congress targeting him for using such a language against women.

“I was giving reaction to the budget during which I spontaneously spoke a few words. Usually, I do not use such words. If my words have hurt someone’s sentiments, then I humbly apologise,” he said in a video statement.

PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra, Chairperson of Rajasthan Commission for Women Rehana Rayaz, and others had condemned Poonia’s statement.



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