<h5>What did Nitish Kumar say?</h5><p>Bihar Chief Minister (CM) Nitish Kumar’s recent comments directed at a female MLA have stirred controversy.</p><p>When facing protests from the opposition party, Kumar lost his temper and addressed an RJD MLA, saying, "You are a woman. You don't know anything?"</p><p>This statement has drawn sharp criticism from senior opposition leaders.</p><p>RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the CM of making such remarks regularly and mentioned a previous instance where Kumar commented on the looks of a BJP woman MLA from a tribal community.</p><p>CM Nitish Kumar also told RJD MLA Rekha Paswan that protesting against him means that she is protesting against all women. He claimed that women in the state began receiving their due recognition only after he assumed office.</p><h5>Politicians’ derogatory remarks towards women.</h5><p>The recent comments by Nitish Kumar is not an isolated incident. They are part of a troubling pattern of derogatory remarks made by male politicians about women, both in politics and the general public.</p><p>In the past, Laxmikant Parsekar, former Goa CM, advised protesting nurses that a hunger strike in the sun would ruin their marriage prospects, as their complexion could turn dark!</p><p>Vinay Katiyar, a BJP leader, once criticised Priyanka Gandhi Vadra by claiming there were more attractive campaigners in politics than her.</p><p>These examples, among others, include vile comments advising women to stay behind the veil or implying that a woman has been given a party ticket for her looks.</p><p>Such remarks reflect a broader issue of misogyny and objectification in politics, undermining the achievements and dignity of women.</p><h5>Making such comments is harmful!</h5><p>Politicians, given their influential roles, should be mindful of their words as they can shape public opinion.</p><p>When they make disparaging remarks about women, they not only undermine women’s achievements and contributions but also jeopardise progress towards gender equality.</p><p>So, it's important for leaders to promote respect and inclusivity rather than spread harmful stereotypes.</p><p>Respectful discussions should be the norm, not the spread of negative views. We must all strive to build a more inclusive and respectful society for everyone.</p>

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