India, Jan. 3 -- PATNA

A controversial statement made by husband of an Uttarakhand minister that "girls from Bihar are available for marriage at Rs.20,000- Rs.25,000" has stoked a major controversy in state, with Saharsa MLA IP Gupta, chief of the Indian Inclusive Party, announcing Rs.10 lakh for anyone who would capture and bring the husband to Bihar.

According to reports, Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya, made the tendentious remarks in Almora last month. A purported video, which has surfaced on social media, shows Sahu allegedly saying, "Will you get married in old age? If you are unable to get married, we will bring a girl for you from Bihar. you can get one there for Rs.20,000 to Rs.25,000." Speaking at...